In The Press
Newsworthy Auctions with GSM
Where Charities Make a Ton of Dough
GSM Auctions has helped schools, hospitals, and charities raise over $100 million through live and silent auctions. Founded by Howie Schwartz, the company provides auctioneering and event coordination at no upfront cost, while offering exclusive celebrity experiences, luxury travel, sports packages, and other high-value items designed to increase fundraising revenue.
Exclusive Autograph Deal – Michael Phelps
Grandstand Sports secured exclusive autograph rights to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. CEO Howard Schwartz believes Phelps’ Olympic moments will have lasting appeal, similar to historic sports moments, and plans to use the memorabilia to support charitable auctions.
Sports Memorabilia – 1980 Olympics Miracle on Ice
Howie Schwartz, CEO of Grandstand Sports, has had exclusive deals with the "Miracle On Ice" team for autographed merchandise and appearances. He called Eruzione's collection a "seven-figure sale" and emphasized its historic and patriotic significance beyond sports.
Re-inventing the wheel on how charity auctions are run
Sarah Hughes just signed with Manhattan-based Grandstand Sports and Memorabilia following a “Hughes” bidding war. ‘Sara represents what’s really good in sports,’ said GSM president Howard Schwartz, who founded the company 12 years ago.
Annual Foundation Event
Howard Schwartz, principal of Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia, conducted the primary auction, highlighted by Gianni Russo’s donation of an authentic Sicilian dinner for eight and a serenade of Italian classics. Dr. Waxman presented awards to David Burke, Betsey Johnson, and Paul Ridley.
Howie Schwartz Q&A
Howie Schwartz of Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia (GSM) has worked with celebrities like Ryan Zimmerman and James Gandolfini to raise over $100 million for charities. GSM’s free auction services have become a game-changer for nonprofit fundraising.