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Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust

Fairfield, Iowa  ·  EIN 474959497  ·  Private foundation

Based in Fairfield, Iowa, Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust has awarded $7.8M across 13 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Maharishi University of Management Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$843K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$50.8M
Total assets
13
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust funds

Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, housing & homelessness.

Environment & ConservationHousing & Homelessness

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Maharishi University of Management Foundation
IN SUPPORT OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION. GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
Fairfield, IA$1.4M2019
Maharishi International University Foundation
THROUGH SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF THE DHAMMACHARINEE WITTAYA FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROJECT IN THAILAND.
Fairfield, IA$870K2022
Santa Barbara Foundation
IN SUPPORT OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, IMPACT INVESTING, HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, WILDFIRE RESILIENCE, AND CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENT AND PUBL
Santa Barbara, CA$838K2024
Maharishi International University
TO DEVELOP EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, DIGITAL DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Fairfield, IA$638K2023
Maharishi International University Foundation
DHAMMACHARINEE WITTAYA FOUNDATION OPERATIONAL EXPENSES MAY - AUGUST 2023
Fairfield, IA$550K2023
Protect Our Water Jackson Hole
GENERAL SUPPORT.
Wilson, WY$500K2023
Undue Medical Debt
IN SUPPORT OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Long Island City, NY$500K2024
Protect Our Water Jackson Hole
IN SUPPORT OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Wilson, WY$500K2024
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
IN SUPPORT OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Jackson, WY$500K2024
Maharishi International University
IN SUPPORT OF THE SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION. TO SUPPORT THE DHAMMAJARINEE SCHOOL PROJECT IN THAILAND.
Fairfield, IA$443K2020
Maharishi International University
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES.
Fairfield, IA$437K2023
David Lynch Foundation
IN SUPPORT OF THE SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION. TO FUND DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRACTION OF THE PHASE 3 CLINICAL TRIAL ON TM, PTS
New York, NY$400K2020
Center for Advancement of Integrative Health
IN SUPPORT OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION. GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
Bethesda, MD$150K2019

Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.6M
2020$843K
2022$870K
2023$2.1M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust

Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust

Does Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust fund?
Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Maharishi University of Management Foundation, Maharishi International University Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust give in grants?
Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust reported $843K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.8M over 13 grants.
Where is Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust located?
Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust is based in Fairfield, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 474959497.
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About this profile. This page is built from Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.