Swift Foundation
Accepts applications
Swift Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $6.7 million and the largest $6.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$6.7 million
- Largest grant$6.7 million
- Assets$42.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.0 million | 1 | $51.6 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 1 | $42.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Swift Foundation 1157 Coast Village Road Ste A, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 969-5670 |
| What to submit | No Specified Form |
| Restrictions | None - Approval by the Board of Directors Required |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $6.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Grant Statement | See Grant Statement | $6.7 million |
Officers and trustees
- John F Swift
- Karen Swift
- Sonja Swift
- Jeannette Armstrong
- Humberto Rios Labrada
- Elaine Rasmussen
- Rajasvini Bhansall
Questions people ask
Does Swift Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Swift Foundation give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $6.7 million.
Who runs Swift Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John F Swift (President/Chair), Karen Swift (Treasurer), Sonja Swift (Sect'y/VP) and Jeannette Armstrong (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.