Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Peoria, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,450 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$63,450
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,550 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,155 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $53,550 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,450 | 23 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust 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 Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $61,950 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | General contribution | $12,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $11,216 |
| First Federated Church | General contribution | $8,867 |
| Peoria High Alumni Association | General contribution | $6,717 |
| Individual | General contribution | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General contribution | $2,750 |
| Heartland Festival Orchestra | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Cornstock Theatre | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Individual | General contribution | $1,500 |
| WTVP | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Childrens Community Theater | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Osf Healthcare Fund | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Peoria Zoological Society | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Wheels of Time | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Prairie Park | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran School | General contribution | $500 |
| Pathway Ministries | General contribution | $500 |
| Individual | General contribution | $500 |
| Bradley University-Ollie | General contribution | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy W Swain II
- Nancy Crawford
- Cynthia Mills
Questions people ask
Does Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust give?
$63,450 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy W Swain II (Trustee), Nancy Crawford (Trustee) and Cynthia Mills (Trustee).
What does Timothy W and Katherine A Swain Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.