Donald L & Susan J Schwartz Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3686414
Foundation Overview
Based in Northbrook, IL, Donald L & Susan J Schwartz Foundation has awarded 205 grants totaling $761,392 to organizations in Illinois, Minnesota and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $15 to $125,060, with a median award of $200.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 22 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (51%), Glencoe (21%), Evanston (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 23% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Donald L & Susan J Schwartz Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Union Church | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Macalester College | $125,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rise International | $50 | Northfield, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| Heritage Foundation | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Annual Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Leadership Institute | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Walnut Cove Member Association | $100 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $200 | Springfield, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Young America's Foundation | $51 | Reston, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| National Center For Public Policy | $100 | District Of Columbia, DC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $25 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity | 2023 |
| National Right To Defense | $3,000 | Springfield, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | $60 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charity | 2023 |
| The Cracoe And Rylstone Community Fund | $1,400 | North Yorkshire, Foreign, UK | Charity | 2023 |
| Alzheimer Association | $117 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Wfmt | $75 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation | $25 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $150 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Cradle Adoption Agency | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rise International | $100 | Northfield, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Secure Futures -teen Financial Education | $250 | Wilmette, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $550 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Glaucoma Research Institute | $200 | Bethesda, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Steppenwolf Theater | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $90 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Leadership Institute | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival | $4,177 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | $44 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Walnut Cove Member Association | $275 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sarah's Circle | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Carolina Arboretum Society | $75 | Asheville, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Shore Chapter Infant Welfare Society | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| White House Historical Association | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Auxilary Of Infant Welfare Society | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $150 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Cradle Adoption Agency | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rise International | $100 | Northfield, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Secure Futures -Teen Financial Education | $250 | Wilmette, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $550 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Glaucoma Research Institute | $200 | Bethesda, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Steppenwolf Theater | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $90 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Leadership Institute | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival | $4,177 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | $44 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Walnut Cove Member Association | $275 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sarah's Circle | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Carolina Arboretum Society | $75 | Asheville, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Shore Chapter Infant Welfare Society | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| White House Historical Association | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Auxilary Of Infant Welfare Society | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $150 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Cradle Adoption Agency | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rise International | $100 | Northfield, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Secure Futures -Teen Financial Education | $250 | Wilmette, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $550 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Glaucoma Research Institute | $200 | Bethesda, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Steppenwolf Theater | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $90 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Leadership Institute | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival | $4,177 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | $44 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Walnut Cove Member Association | $275 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sarah's Circle | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Carolina Arboretum Society | $75 | Asheville, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Shore Chapter Infant Welfare Society | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| White House Historical Association | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Auxilary Of Infant Welfare Society | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $50 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Macalester College | $125,060 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Cato Institute | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Cradle Adoption Agency | $350 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $100 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $800 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Rise International | $100 | Northfield, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Brevard Music Festival | $100 | Brevard, NC, US | Arts | 2021 |
| Loras College | $50 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Alzheimer Assocation | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago Law School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | $350 | Clarksburg, MD, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Taxpayer Education Foundation | $25 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Secure Futures -teen Financial Education | $100 | Wilmette, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Casa Del Norte | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Heritage Foundation | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wfmt | $75 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Usga | $75 | Brookfield, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| National Parks Conservation | $25 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| National Center For Public Policy Research | $400 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| National Glaucoma Research Institute | $150 | Bethesda, MD, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $20 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Skyland Volunteer Fire Department | $35 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Steppenwolf Theater | $275 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Glencoe Library | $50 | Glencoe, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $15 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Leadership Institute | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ravinia 2021 Annual Fund | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | $85 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Walnut Cove Member Association | $275 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Art Insititute Of Chicago | $285 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2021 |
| Sarah's Circle 2021 Solicitation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Carolina Arboretum Society | $75 | Asheville, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Cso | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $50 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Macalester College | $125,060 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Cato Institute | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Cradle Adoption Agency | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $100 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $415 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Rise International | $150 | Northfield, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Brevard Music Festival | $100 | Brevard, NC, US | Arts | 2020 |
| Loras College | $50 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Equity Institute Ywca | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago Law School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | $150 | Clarksburg, MD, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Taxpayer Education Foundation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Secure Futures -teen Financial Education | $100 | Wilmette, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Casa Del Norte | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Heritage Foundation | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wfmt | $60 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Usga | $45 | Brookfield, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| National Parks Conservation | $25 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| National Center For Public Policy Research | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| National Glaucoma Research Institute | $100 | Bethesda, MD, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Skyland Volunteer Fire Department | $35 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Steppenwolf Theater | $275 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Glencoe Library | $50 | Glencoe, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $3,540 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Macalester College | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Arts | 2018 |
| Heritage Foundation | $300 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2018 |
| Cato Institute | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $800 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Writer's Theater Building Fund | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Arts | 2018 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $550 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $200 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago Law School | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $500 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2018 |
| Skyland Volunteer Fire Department | $35 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Infant Welfare Of Ns | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Rise International | $100 | Northfield, IL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Walnut Cove Members' Association | $275 | Skyland, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| North Carolina Arboretum Society | $75 | Asheville, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | $39 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2018 |
| Brevard Music Festival | $75 | Brevard, NC, US | Arts | 2018 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $5,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Macalester College | $80,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Arts | 2017 |
| Heritage Foundation | $550 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2017 |
| Cato Institute | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Writer's Theater Building Fund | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Arts | 2017 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $200 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| University Of Chicago Law School | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $200 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation Of America | $250 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Casa Del Norte | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Infant Welfare Of Ns | $52 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $5,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Macalester College | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Arts | 2016 |
| Heritage Foundation | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2016 |
| Cato Institute | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Walnut Cove Member's Assn | $275 | Arden, NC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Writers Theater Building Fund | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Arts | 2016 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $100 | Springfield, VA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago Law School | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $200 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-3686414 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 865 COUNTRY CLUB LN Northbrook, IL 60062-8603 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Donald L & Susan J Schwartz Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Donald L Schwartz |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Susan J Schwartz |
Forms 990-PF
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