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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-6401901

Schwab-Silfen Foundation

A private foundation in Harrisburg, PA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 121 grants and $801,087 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Michael Schwab
100 Tech Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 233-8083
Form and materials
A letter stating request for funds and explanation of need.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $801,087

    Grants listed
    121
    Assets, end of year
    $8,068,953

  • Tax year 2024

    $570,715

    Grants listed
    125
    Assets, end of year
    $7,406,142

  • Tax year 2023

    $608,104

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $7,007,499

  • Tax year 2022

    $525,158

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $6,871,528

  • Tax year 2021

    $692,825

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $6,704,583

  • Tax year 2020

    $412,196

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $5,464,809

  • Tax year 2019

    $745,094

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $5,329,011

  • Tax year 2018

    $592,845

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $5,343,531

Grants paid in 2025

121 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $127,216
  2. Jewish Federation of Greater HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $113,000
  3. Jewish Community Center of BaltimoreOwings Mills, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $50,500
  4. University of Maryland College Park Foundation IncCollege Park, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  5. Friends of United HatzalahNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $37,800
  6. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $30,000
  7. The Aubri Brown ClubRaymond, NE

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $29,400
  8. Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and IndustryHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  9. Second Round FoundationTowson, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  10. The Pump FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  11. Turtle Athletic FoundationMcClean, VA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  12. Beth El TempleHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $15,900
  13. Make-A-Wish Southern FloridaTampa, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $14,000
  14. Community Outreach CenterMonsey, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  15. Make-A-Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  16. Make-A-Wish Philadelphia Delaware & Susquehanna ValleyBlue Bell, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  17. The Jonathan Odgen FoundationWashington, DC

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  18. City of HopeDuarte, CA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $8,000
  19. University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $7,000
  20. American Cancer SocietyHershey, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $6,800
  21. American Friends of Magen David AdamNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $6,100
  22. Beth El CongregationBaltimore, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $6,000
  23. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,800
  24. Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityTeaneck, NJ

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,500
  25. Gary Sinise FoundationWoodland, CA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,500
  26. DreamOakland, CA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  27. EastersealsYork, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  28. Hopes & Heroes Children's Cancer FundNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  29. Jewish Community Foundation of Central PAHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  30. Jewish National FundRockville Centre, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  31. Keystone Human ServicesHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  32. Morgan Pressel Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  33. The Ladylike FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  34. The Pap CorpsDeerfield Beach, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  35. United HatzalahNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $4,600
  36. Play for Pink Breast CancerNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $4,400
  37. Impact Forum FoundationEncino, CA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $3,600
  38. JafcoSunrise, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $3,600
  39. Daniel B Allanoff FoundationLafayette Hill, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $3,500
  40. Mural Arts PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $3,000
  41. Perlman Music Program SuncoastSarasota, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $3,000
  42. Chop FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  43. Friends of Yashar L'chayal IncE Brunswick, NJ

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  44. Students Supporting IsraelMinnetonka, MN

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  45. Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family ServicesBoca Raton, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,300
  46. Blood Cancer UnitedRye Brook, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  47. Greenlight OperationCamp Hill, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  48. Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg AreaHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  49. Lubavitch House at PennPhiladelphia, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  50. Humane Society of Harrisburg Area IncHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,850
  51. Israel Tennis Centers Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,800
  52. Penn HillelPhiladelphia, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,800
  53. Art Association of HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,500
  54. Children's Miracle NetworkHershey, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,500
  55. Chisuk Emuna CongregationHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,500
  56. Mote Marine Laboratory & AquariumSarasota, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,500
  57. Penn State University - Harrisburg AthleticsMiddletown, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,500
  58. Special Olympics - Pennsylvania Area MSummerdale, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,200
  59. Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationWynnewood, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,071
  60. American Foundation of Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  61. Anthony's Way the Road to KindnessKure Beach, NC

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  62. Ashley's Angels of FloridaArcadia, WI

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  63. Baltimore Leadership School for Young WomenBaltimore, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  64. Big Brothers Big SistersHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  65. Black & White PartyHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  66. Central PA Animal AllianceMechanicsburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  67. Explore & More - the Ralph C Wilson Jr Children's MuseumBuffalo, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  68. Gretna TheatreMount Gretna, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  69. Harrisburg Area Learning Academy IncHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  70. Helping the Harrisburg Family IncHershey, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  71. Junior Achievement of South Central PAYork, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  72. Lawilowan American Indian Festival IncRed Lion, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  73. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  74. MLK Community Development CorporationShreveport, LA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  75. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesHershey, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  76. SevensixfoundationCalabasas, CA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  77. Sinai HospitalBaltimore, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  78. Skip ProgramMillersburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  79. South Florida Pga FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  80. South Hanover Baseball and Softball AssociationHummelstown, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  81. Veterans Outreach of PAHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  82. Vision Resources of Central PAHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  83. Wildheart MinistriesHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  84. Wny Heroes IncBuffalo, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  85. Ypoc HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  86. Greater Harrisburg Area NAACPHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $800
  87. Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement Camp CadetMilton, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $750
  88. The Vista FoundationHershey, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $750
  89. Blessed to Give IncHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $600
  90. A Gift of SmilesWormleysburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  91. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  92. Capital Area Science & Engineering FairDuncannon, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  93. Central PA Youth BalletCarlisle, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  94. Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm BeachRoyal Palm Beach, FL

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  95. Chatham UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  96. Dauphin County Community FundHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  97. Ed Snider Youth Hockey & EducationPhiladelphia, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  98. Four DiamondsHershey, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  99. Girl Scouts in the Heart of PennsylvaniaCamp Hill, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  100. Harrisburg Tool LibraryHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  101. Healthy Steps Diaper BankHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  102. Hope Rises IncEast Amherst, NY

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  103. Lower Paxton Community FoundationHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  104. Merakey FoundationHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  105. National AquariumBaltimore, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  106. Odd Fellows Homes of PAMiddletown, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  107. Peyton Walker FoundationCamp Hill, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  108. Randi's House of AngelsCamp Hill, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  109. Sigma Gemma Rho Sorority IncHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  110. South Central PA Sickle Cell CouncilHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  111. Susquehanna Malayalee AssociationHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  112. Technology 4 MeHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  113. Theatre HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  114. Tinina Q Cade Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  115. University of MarylandCollege Park, MD

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  116. Vickie's Angel FoundationNew Cumberland, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  117. West Shore Wildlife CenterDover, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  118. US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $300
  119. Adopt A Cop BJJChesapeake, VA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $250
  120. Mission CentralMechanicsburg, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $250
  121. Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationWinston Salem, NC

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $150

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Organization's exempt purpose

    $30,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services13 grants $163,90035% of the total
  2. International aid3 grants $131,51628% of the total
  3. Education6 grants $87,75019% of the total
  4. Arts and culture6 grants $43,3009% of the total
  5. Health5 grants $14,3003% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $10,2002% of the total
  7. 10 other causes13 grants $19,0504% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania67 grants $278,071
  2. New York14 grants $206,416
  3. Maryland9 grants $135,000
  4. California8 grants $82,500
  5. Florida9 grants $35,900
  6. Virginia2 grants $20,250
  7. District of Columbia3 grants $12,300
  8. Arizona1 grant $10,000
  9. New Jersey2 grants $8,000
  10. Alabama1 grant $7,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Israel Schwab Deceased Jan 2026PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andrew SchwabSEC/TREAS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael SchwabTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel SchwabTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Amy SilfenTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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