Sweetwater Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sweetwater Family Foundation is a private foundation in Loveland, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$440,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $255,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $161,000 | 8 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 9 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $440,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Sweetwater Family 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 Sweetwater Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $215,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Relief efforts after hurricane helene | $75,000 |
| Individual | Relief efforts after hurricane helene | $75,000 |
| Partners in Health | Accredited teaching hospital in haiti and tuberculosis support programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Provide food for food-insecure families and individuals | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Food support to families impacted by federal government shutdown. | $50,000 |
| Care Share Food Bank of South Co | Food support to families impacted by federal government shutdown. | $50,000 |
| Partners in Housing | Support programs to help homeless families become independent and support a new low income housing project | $25,000 |
| Housed Working and Healthy | Provide support for low income and homeless families | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Larimer County | Food support to families impacted by federal government shutdown. | $20,000 |
| Marion Medical Mission | Provide fresh water wells in malawi, tanzania and kenya | $15,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Swindler
- Thomas Willetto
- Linda Willetto
- Thomas Willetto III
- Laura Willetto
- Robert Swindler Jr
- Randi Swindler
Questions people ask
Does Sweetwater Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sweetwater Family Foundation give?
$440,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Sweetwater Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Swindler (Director), Thomas Willetto (Secretary), Linda Willetto (President) and Thomas Willetto III (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Sweetwater Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and health.