Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$123,025
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,500 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 6 | $68,827 |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 5 | $72,456 |
| 2025 | $30,500 | 7 | $123,025 |
How to apply
Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 6 | $20,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Training Network Inc | Educational, religious and other charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| Bettendorf Americana Inc | Educational,religious and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Starry Foundation | Donation to a charitable menta health ministry | $3,500 |
| Hope in Motion | Youth prison programming, infrastructure, and long-distance services | $2,000 |
| Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona | Educational,religious and other charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Covenant Home School Resource Center | Educational,religious and other charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Breathing Life International | Religious and other charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Swaback
- Gaye J Swaback
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation give?
$30,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C Swaback (President & CEO) and Gaye J Swaback (Vice President).
What does Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.