The Swyer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Swyer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.5 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $966,800 the year before.
57% 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 | $966,800 | 24 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 28 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Swyer 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 The Swyer Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $2.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Law School | Restricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2.5 million |
| Jewish Federation of NE New York | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $95,000 |
| Foreign Policy Association | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| St Peter's Health Foundation | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| Capital Roots | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Natural Heritage Trust | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $15,000 |
| Families in Need of Assistance | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $12,500 |
| Iph | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $12,500 |
| The Legal Project | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Koinonia Primary Care | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $7,500 |
| 15-LOVE | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Archives Partnership Trust | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Center for Disability Services | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Double H Ranch | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Jake's Help From Heaven | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| The Empire Center for Public Policy | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| University of Albany Foundation | Restricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Albany Symphony | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $3,000 |
| Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $3,000 |
| Albany Promusica | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Destroyer Escort Historical Museum | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Father Peter G Young | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation of the Capital Region | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Twin Rivers Council Bsa | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Albany Institute of History and Art | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward P Swyer
- Michele Clancy
Questions people ask
Does The Swyer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Swyer Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Swyer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward P Swyer (President / Trustee) and Michele Clancy (Treasurer / Trustee).
What does The Swyer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.