The SWF Immersion Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The SWF Immersion Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $280,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$280,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was down from $290,000 the year before.
0% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $290,000 | 19 | $6.2 million |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 12 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The SWF Immersion 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 The SWF Immersion Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 2 | $115,000 |
| California | 5 | $65,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washiw Zulshish Goom Tahn Nu | General | $100,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | General | $40,000 |
| Grassroots International Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Land Is Life Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Sierra Watch | General | $20,000 |
| Tahoe Instutute for Natural Science | General | $15,000 |
| Amazon Watch | General | $15,000 |
| Thousand Currents Charitable Grant | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Bioneers | General | $10,000 |
| Truckee River Watershed Council | General | $10,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brown Brothers Harriman
Questions people ask
Does The SWF Immersion Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The SWF Immersion Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2023, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The SWF Immersion Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Brown Brothers Harriman (Trustee).
What does The SWF Immersion Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.