McSwain Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
McSwain Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $58,000 and the largest $58,000. 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$58,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$58,000
- Largest grant$58,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,500 | 1 | $997,593 |
| 2025 | $58,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
McSwain 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 McSwain Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $58,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McSwain Trauma Education Project | To support the education project | $58,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Merry McSwain
- Alison Smith
- Will Chapleau
Questions people ask
Does McSwain Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McSwain Charitable Trust give?
$58,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $58,000.
Who runs McSwain Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Merry McSwain (Trustee), Alison Smith (Trustee) and Will Chapleau (Trustee).
What does McSwain Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.