Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pewee Valley, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
25% 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 | $890,000 | 13 | $24.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 13 | $26.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 16 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc 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 Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 15 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Scholar House | Support | $130,000 |
| West End School | Support | $130,000 |
| Ky Humane Society | Support | $100,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Support | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers | Support | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Support | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Haven | Support | $80,000 |
| Casa | Support | $80,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Support | $80,000 |
| Maryhurst | Support | $80,000 |
| St Joseph Childrens Home | Support | $80,000 |
| Up for Women and Children | Support | $80,000 |
| Kosair for Kids | Support | $55,000 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Support | $25,000 |
| Dare to Care | Support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brad Swope
- Patricia G Swope
- Susan Swope
Questions people ask
Does Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brad Swope (Director), Patricia G Swope (Director) and Susan Swope (Director).
What does Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.