Swig Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Swig Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $750,000 in 127 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $31,415. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$750,000
- Number of grants127
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$31,415
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $600,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $600,000 | 103 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 127 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
Swig 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 Swig Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 69 | $363,176 |
| New York | 18 | $112,375 |
| Idaho | 13 | $98,250 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $75,102 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $23,500 |
| Maryland | 4 | $19,165 |
| Colorado | 2 | $12,955 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $6,477 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside Prep | Commited to opening new doors for first-generation and low-income students and preparing them to succeed in college. | $31,415 |
| SF Jazz | Celebrate the spirit of jazz through innovative artistic, education, and community programs. | $30,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Provide the best possible care to all patients, make important discoveries that benefit patients and offer the best training. | $29,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Preserve and safeguard the home of george washington while sharing his unparalleled legacy with the world. | $25,000 |
| The Serica Initiative | Raise awareness of the asian diaspora in america through storytelling, empowerment and the power of convening. | $25,000 |
| Treasure Valley Institute | Provides meaningful experiences in the arts to inspire children. | $25,000 |
| Women's Media Center | Works with the media to ensure that womens stories are told and womens voices are heard. | $25,000 |
| California College of the Arts | Give the gift of education to talented students who are advancing positive change. | $23,960 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lead the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection. | $23,000 |
| Sun Valley Writer's Conference Inc | Strives to bring together readers, writers, and artists of diverse age, background, and experience to be informed, enlightened, challenged, and inspired by a world-class literary program in the great outdoors. | $23,000 |
| Center for Community Change | To build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change the policies and institutions that impact their lives. | $20,000 |
| China Institute in America Inc | Dedicated to deepening the worlds understanding of china through programs in business, art, culture, cuisine, and education. | $20,000 |
| Harvard University | Devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. | $20,000 |
| Stanford Jazz Workshop | Dedicated to jazz education and appreciation. | $20,000 |
| Kqed | Serves the people of northern california with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. | $19,265 |
| Friends of San Francisco Library | To strengthen, support and advocate for a premier public library system in san francisco. | $15,500 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York | Work to inspire, educate, and empower new yorkers to engage in the betterment of the city. | $15,000 |
| Sf- Marin Food Bank | Supply food to 400+ partner organizations, who provide free food programs for hungry families and individuals. | $15,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Foster a multi-century, enduring jewish peoplehood and civilization. | $12,000 |
| Women S Earth Alliance | Uplift local solutions to issues of water, food, land, and climate change by providing women with trainings, resources, and advocacy support. | $11,500 |
| NPR Foundation | Create a more informed public, invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. | $11,477 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | To preserve and protect the natural ocean environment for the benefit of the public. | $10,000 |
| Ballet Idaho | Train young dancers through musicality, technical precision, and artistic expression. | $10,000 |
| Sage School | A year-round, alternative program boasting small class sizes and personalized curriculum. | $10,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | Dedicated to the teachings of the buddha as presented in the vipassana tradition. | $10,000 |
| Tricycle Foundation | Make buddhist teachings and practices broadly available. | $10,000 |
| Central Synagogue | Providing life-long innovative, jewish education and cultural activities that reinforce positive, empowering elements of jewish life and history. | $9,675 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. | $8,477 |
| Solar Electric Light Fund | Use the power of the sun to fight poverty and climate change. | $8,375 |
| Against Malaria Foundation | We protect people from malaria. We fund nets and ensure they are distributed and used. | $7,000 |
| California Trout | Revitalize waters for resilient wild fish and a better california. | $6,478 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Inspire and serve audiences and communities throughout the bay area and the world through the power of musical performance. | $6,478 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Provide excellent patient care for residents and visitors in the communities we serve. | $6,478 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | To protect the alpine environment through education, conservation and living plant collections. | $6,477 |
| Brown University | Advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally. | $6,477 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | Offers grants to help families in crisis so they can pay for housing and emergency needs. | $6,477 |
| Temple Emanuel | Enrich the spiritual and social lives of our members through community, innovation, and inclusion. | $6,477 |
| Tides Center Shalom Bayit | Support battered women on paths to safety; organize effective strategies for violence prevention and response; and improve jewish womens access to domestic violence services. | $6,476 |
| Johns Hopkins University | To educate its students and cultivate their capacity for lifelong learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world. | $5,688 |
| Dia Art Foundation | Committed to advancing, realizing, and preserving the vision of artist. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Swig
- Carolyn Zecca Ferris
- Susan Watkins
Questions people ask
Does Swig Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swig Foundation give?
$750,000 in tax year 2024, across 127 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Swig Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Swig (Trustee), Carolyn Zecca Ferris (Trustee) and Susan Watkins (Trustee).
What does Swig Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.