Private foundation · Bethesda, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
David M Schwarz Architects Charitable Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $15,138 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $3,027 to $3,028.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $15,138 · 5 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,027 to $3,028 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,028, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 28 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $157,162
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157K | $15K | 5 |
| 2023 | $161K | $12K | 5 |
| 2022 | $146K | $11K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Steve KnightPresident
- Doug JohnsonTreasurer
- David M SchwarzDirector
- Sean HoheltySecretary
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 5 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $3,028 |
| The Next Door | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $3,028 |
| The Store | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $3,028 |
| Hospital Hospitality House | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $3,027 |
| Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $3,027 |