Swing for Sydney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Swing for Sydney Foundation is a private foundation in New Baden, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. 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$14,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$44,348
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $53,226 |
| 2023 | $6,406 | 5 | $52,657 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 6 | $53,496 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 9 | $44,348 |
How to apply
Swing for Sydney 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 Swing for Sydney Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Suicide awareness | $3,000 |
| Individual | Suicide awareness | $2,000 |
| Wesclin Middle School | Suicide awareness | $1,500 |
| Breese District 12 | Suicide awareness | $1,500 |
| Individual | Suicide awareness | $1,500 |
| Wesclin High School | Suicide awareness | $1,500 |
| Individual | Suicide awareness | $1,000 |
| Individual | Suicide awareness | $1,000 |
| Bartelso Elementary School | Suicide awareness | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andres Irizarry
- Carlos Irizarry
- Maria Overton
Questions people ask
Does Swing for Sydney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swing for Sydney Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Swing for Sydney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andres Irizarry (President Ceo), Carlos Irizarry (Vice-President) and Maria Overton (Secretary).
What does Swing for Sydney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.