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Private foundation · Harrisburg, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Schwab-Silfen Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $15,000
Typical grant
$15,000 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 124 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$570,715

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$801K—0
2024$571K$15K1
2023$608K$5,7502

How to apply

Contact
Michael schwab · harrisburg · 7172338083
What to send
A letter stating request for funds and explanation of need.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Israel SchwabPresident
  • Andrew SchwabSec/treas
  • Michael SchwabTrustee
  • Daniel SchwabTrustee
  • Amy SilfenTrustee

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Schwab-Silfen Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospMemphis, Shelby CountyOrganization's exempt purpose$15K

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