Swun Educational Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Swun Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Cypress, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,001 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,334. 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$51,001
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,334
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 8 | $0 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 10 | $0 |
| 2025 | $51,001 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
Swun Educational 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Swun Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $48,501 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,334 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,333 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| Eunsang Park | College scholarship | $2,667 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,667 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Si Swun
- Stephanie Villarreal
- Laura Schwalm
Questions people ask
Does Swun Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swun Educational Foundation give?
$51,001 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Swun Educational Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Si Swun (Director and), Stephanie Villarreal (Director & S) and Laura Schwalm (Director & P).
What does Swun Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.