Swantz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Swantz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Red Hook, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $74,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$74,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$748,161
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $65,000 | 19 | $649,062 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 25 | $748,161 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer S Swantz 21 Reilly Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (845) 514-3434, swantzff@gmail.com |
| What to submit | One page cover letter and up to four pages of narrative |
| Deadlines | March 1st of each year. |
| Restrictions | One grant per year, maximum 5,000, only 501C3 can apply, support cause of nature. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Swantz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $16,500 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $6,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children & Nature Network | Nature everywhere conf scholarships | $5,000 |
| Partners for Education Agriculture & Sustainability | Camp teach outside | $5,000 |
| Corpsthat | Stewardship program | $5,000 |
| Young Masterminds Initiative | Camping to connect | $5,000 |
| Oceti Sakowin Community Academy | Sacred site field trips | $5,000 |
| Camp Encourage | Outdoor ed & nature activities | $4,000 |
| Yes Nature to Neighborhoods | Youth leadership pathways | $4,000 |
| Salted Roots | General operating support | $4,000 |
| National Outdoor Learning Alliance | Early learning program | $4,000 |
| Wilderness Louisville | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Women's Wilderness Institute | Girls wilderness adventure | $3,000 |
| Wild Earth | Nature connection & experiential edu | $3,000 |
| Elevateher | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Outdoorithm Collective | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Passionist Earth & Spirit Center | Earth care program | $3,000 |
| Green Works in Kansas City | Environ connection for students | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Teen conservation crew | $2,000 |
| Rose Foundation for Communities | New voices are rising | $2,000 |
| Families in Nature | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Emeryville Child Develop Center | Ecdc children's garden | $2,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell | Outdoor adv club family camping trip | $1,000 |
| Individual | Tuition assistance | $1,000 |
| Camp for All Kids | Conference travel | $500 |
| Outdoors Empowered Network | Conference travel | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer S Swantz
- Karana Stokum
- Audrey Roettgers
- Katie Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Swantz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1st of each year..
How much does Swantz Family Foundation give?
$74,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Swantz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer S Swantz (President), Karana Stokum (Treasurer), Audrey Roettgers (Secretary) and Katie Johnston (Trustee).
What does Swantz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.