Swieca Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Swieca Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $328 and the largest $4.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.6 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$328
- Largest grant$4.5 million
- Assets$103 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
50% 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 | $3.5 million | 22 | $86.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 18 | $103 million |
How to apply
Swieca Family 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 Swieca Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $4.6 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $32,160 |
| California | 1 | $390 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swieca Family Philanthropic Fund at Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund | Education | $4.5 million |
| Institute of Technology | Education | $84,000 |
| American Friends of Mosdos Montreal | Education | $31,200 |
| American Friends of Ohr Hatalmud | Education | $22,150 |
| The Altneu Synagogue | Education | $1,800 |
| Young Israel | Education | $960 |
| American Friends of Ora Vesimcha | Education | $720 |
| The Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach | Education | $430 |
| Israel American Council | Education | $390 |
| Havruta | Education | $267 |
| American Friends of Maoz Haim | Education | $182 |
| Torat Shlomo | Education | $182 |
| Manhattan Sephardic Congregation | Education | $180 |
| Mimilaxx Rimonim | Education | $122 |
| Eb Nathan Sharansky | Education | $75 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | Education | $36 |
| Eb the Second Front | Education | $36 |
| Eb Stand Up for Israel | Education | $18 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Swieca
- Esther Swieca
Questions people ask
Does Swieca Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swieca Family Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $328.
Who runs Swieca Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry Swieca (Trustee) and Esther Swieca (Trustee).
What does Swieca Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.