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Swartz Foundation Trust

New York, New York  ·  EIN 226554026  ·  Private foundation

Swartz Foundation Trust is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $13.8M in annual giving against $95.3M in assets. This page documents the 463 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Swartz Foundation Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$13.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$95.3M
Total assets
463
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Swartz Foundation Trust funds

Swartz Foundation Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), higher education, sports & recreation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include women girls, youth pop.

women girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Swartz Foundation Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carnegie Mellon University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION AND STOCK DONATIONS
Pittsburgh, PA$5.6M2020
Harvard Divinity School
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Cambridge, MA$5.2M2022
Harvard Divinity School
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Cambridge, MA$5.0M2019
Harvard University
STOCK DONATION- TENABLE HOLDINGS INC
Cambridge, MA$4.6M2020
Harvard Divinity School
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Cambridge, MA$3.0M2023
International Justice Mission
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$2.5M2023
International Justice Mission
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$2.5M2024
Carnegie Mellon University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Pittsburgh, PA$1.9M2019
Sf Museum of Modern Art
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
San Francisco, CA$1.1M2018
Sf Museum of Modern Art
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
San Francisco, CA$1.1M2017
Harvard University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Cambridge, MA$785K2018
Christian Center of Park City
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Park City, UT$747K2018
YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Inc
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Vineyard Haven, MA$738K2017
Christian Center of Park City
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Park City, UT$725K2020
Marthas Vineyard Arena Inc
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Oak Bluffs, MA$650K2017

Swartz Foundation Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.3M
2018$3.8M
2019$9.8M
2020$13.8M
2022$7.3M
2023$8.5M
2024$4.7M

How to apply for funding from Swartz Foundation Trust

Swartz Foundation 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 Swartz Foundation Trust

Does Swartz Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Swartz Foundation 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 Swartz Foundation Trust fund?
Swartz Foundation Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Divinity School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Swartz Foundation Trust give in grants?
Swartz Foundation Trust reported $13.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.2M over 463 grants.
Where is Swartz Foundation Trust located?
Swartz Foundation Trust is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 226554026.
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About this profile. This page is built from Swartz Foundation 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 Swartz Foundation Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.