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For the Future Foundation

Accepts applications Durango, Colorado · EIN 811608829

For the Future Foundation is a private foundation in Durango, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,152 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $48,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $206,409 the year before.

35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$206,40926$168,835
2024$270,15223$128,486

How to apply

ContactAlyssa Swn
1099 Main Ave Suite 206, Durango, CO 81301
Phone or email(970) 903-2062, alyssa.swan@swanglobalinvestments.com
What to submit2a. Grantseekers must submit a written request outlining the projects goals and alignment with the foundations focus areas.
Restrictions2b. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis; there is no formal deadline. 2c. Grants are limited to programs that promote youth economic or faith-based development. 2d. Priority is given to applicants operating in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What For the Future Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $111,810 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado10$73,242
Arizona1$24,000
Texas2$15,000
Alabama1$12,000
District of Columbia1$12,000
Michigan1$11,100
Virginia1$11,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 23 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Summit Church PRFaith Based Development$48,000
Young LifeFaith Based$40,910
Cross Bar X Youth
Durango, CO
Faith Based$33,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Durango, CO
Faith Based$30,000
Turning Point
Pheonix, AZ
Economic Development$24,000
Heritage Foundation
Washington DC, DC
Economic Development$12,000
Men of Nehemiah
Dallas, AL
Faith Based Development$12,000
Hillsdale College Funding
Hillsdale, MI
Economic Development$11,100
Operation Bless
Virginia Beach, VA
Faith Based$11,000
Love The NationsFaith based development$10,500
Mexico Medical
Houston, TX
Faith Based$10,000
Palmas AcademyYouth Development$10,000
St Columba
Durango, CO
Youth Development$5,000
Shoreline City Dallas
Dallas, TX
Faith Based$5,000
Oneness Needs Everyone
Durango, CO
Economic Development$2,400
Vines FoundationEconomic Development$1,400
The 100 Club
Durango, CO
Economic Development$1,000
Palmas ChurchFaith Based Development$1,000
Manna Soup Kitchen
Durango, CO
Economic Development$520
Riverview PTO
Durango, CO
Youth Development$500
Durango Trails
Durango, CO
Economic Development$312
Boys and Girls Club of the Southwest
Durango, CO
Youth Development$260
Mountain Middle School
Durango, CO
Youth Development$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does For the Future Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does For the Future Foundation give?

$270,152 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs For the Future Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Laura Swan (Treasurer & Board Member), Alyssa Swan (Secretary & Chairman of the Board), Carolyn Britven (President) and Carrie Kairalla (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does For the Future Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and community development.

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