The Cygnet Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cygnet Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $115,000 | 12 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $134,000 | 10 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Steen 1289 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 441-8512 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | None specified |
What The Cygnet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $133,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Ocean Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Individual | General support | $13,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| University of California Davis | Education | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Arroyos Foothills Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Clockshop | General support | $1,000 |
| Xerces Society | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip A Swan
- Eric K Steen
- Karen A Steen
- Sara E Swan
- Bridget K Wexman
- Emily L Steen
- Audrey M Steen
- Madeline L Steen
- Peter B Yould
- Roy F Wexman
Questions people ask
Does The Cygnet Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None specified.
How much does The Cygnet Foundation give?
$134,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Cygnet Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip A Swan (Treasurer), Eric K Steen (Director), Karen A Steen (President) and Sara E Swan (Vice President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Cygnet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.