van Swaay charitable foundation
Preselected recipients only
van Swaay charitable foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,750 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$22,750
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$553,330
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,900 the year before.
100% 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 | $18,800 | 11 | $440,967 |
| 2024 | $18,900 | 8 | $501,776 |
| 2025 | $22,750 | 14 | $553,330 |
How to apply
van Swaay charitable 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 van Swaay charitable foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $13,100 |
| Missouri | 2 | $3,500 |
| Kansas | 3 | $2,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought denver | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Imagination Library denver | General operations | $5,000 |
| Foster Light Kansas City | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Barrier Free Divers | General Operations | $2,000 |
| The Wash Project | general operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Buckley Spouses Alliance | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Dillon Ranger Projec | General operations | $1,000 |
| Launch Community Through Skateboard | General operations | $600 |
| Music Theater Kansas City | General Operations | $600 |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Aurora | General operations | $550 |
| Girls Inc of Metro Denver | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jouke van Swaay
- Aagje Barber
- Marianne Hendrickson
- Marshall van Swaay
- Tim Buchanan
- Heather Lamberson
Questions people ask
Does van Swaay charitable foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does van Swaay charitable foundation give?
$22,750 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs van Swaay charitable foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jouke van Swaay (Trustee), Aagje Barber (Trustee), Marianne Hendrickson (Trustee) and Marshall van Swaay (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does van Swaay charitable foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.