The mission of the Chaim Schwartz Foundation is to carry on the legacy of Chaim Schwartz after the death of his daughter, Sandra Schwartz Tangri, by preserving and studying Yiddishkeit including Yiddish language, culture, theater, and art. It aims to achieve this through charitable, philanthropic efforts, providing small grants to recognized non-profit organizations dedicated to the preservation and enrichment of Yiddishkeit.
The Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant focuses on funding projects and activities that preserve and enrich Yiddish language, culture, theater, and art. The foundation welcomes proposals for both project-specific initiatives and general support, with a keen interest in projects that continue Yiddishkeit's strong tradition of social justice. Grant amounts range from $500 to $5,000, designed to match the scope and needs of small-scale initiatives within the realm of Yiddish cultural preservation and enrichment.