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Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 474634539  ·  Private foundation

Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $57.6M in grants paid and $123.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 70 individual grants from this funder — $290.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$57.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$123.3M
Total assets
70
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation funds

Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureEducationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, veterans.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
TO SUPPORT the creation of a transformative new College focused on a program of promoting the application of artificial intelligence and com
Cambridge, MA$25.8M2020
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
TO SUPPORT A BUILDING FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Cambridge, MA$25.6M2022
Massachusetts Institute of Technolo
SUPPORT A BUILDING FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Cambridge, MA$25.6M2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SUPPORT A BUILDING FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Cambridge, MA$24.1M2023
University of Oxford
SUPPORT A NEW CENTER OF ACADEMIC, CULTURAL AND ETHICAL INQUIRY
$23.0M2024
University of Oxford
SUPPORT A NEW CENTER OF ACADEMIC, CULTURAL AND ETHICAL INQUIRY
$22.9M2023
University of Oxford
Supporting University of Oxford's effort to create a dynamic new center of academic, cultural and ethical inquiry that will help Oxford unlo
$12.9M2020
University of Oxford
TO SUPPORT A NEW CENTER OF ACADEMIC, CULTURAL AND ETHICAL INQUIRY
$12.2M2022
Animal Medical Center
SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE CENTER'S FACILITIES
New York, NY$8.4M2023
Animal Medical Center
TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE CENTERS FACILITIES
New York, NY$8.2M2022
The Frick Collection
TO SUPPORT the creation of a state-of-the-art auditorium ($7,500,000) AND GENERAL SUPPORT ($450,000)
New York, NY$8.0M2020
The Frick Collection
TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDITORIUM
New York, NY$7.5M2022
University of Oxford
TO SUPPORT BUILDING ENHANCEMENT COSTS AT THE UNIVERSITY
$7.4M2022
The Frick Collection
SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDITORIUM
New York, NY$7.3M2024
Foundation for Abington School District
CONTINUED SUPOORT FOR building projects on campus, including a new building NAMED the "Stephen A. Schwarzman Center for Science and Technolo
Abington, PA$6.0M2020

Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$7.5M
2020$57.6M
2022$78.9M
2023$70.0M
2024$76.1M

How to apply for funding from Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation

Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation'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 Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation

Does Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation accept grant applications?
Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation'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 Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation fund?
Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technolo. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation give in grants?
Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation reported $57.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $290.1M over 70 grants.
Where is Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation located?
Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 474634539.
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About this profile. This page is built from Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation'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 Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.