Ella and Les Swindell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ella and Les Swindell Foundation is a private foundation in Mebane, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,625 and the largest $4,500. 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$30,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,625
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$807,341
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,025 the year before.
93% of its 2025 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 | $14,610 | 10 | $666,497 |
| 2024 | $32,025 | 6 | $739,280 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 16 | $807,341 |
How to apply
Ella and Les Swindell 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 Ella and Les Swindell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $18,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C Harrison Ray Scholarship Fund | Educational services | $4,500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Educational services | $3,750 |
| Individual | Educational services | $3,750 |
| Wylder National Foundation | Educational services | $2,750 |
| The Shepherds Center | Educational services | $2,750 |
| Carteret Community College Foundati | Educational services | $2,000 |
| The Community Table | Educational services | $2,000 |
| East Forsyth High School | Educational services | $1,750 |
| SPCA of Wake County | Educational services | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Educational services | $1,150 |
| Mebane Jeep Club | Educational services | $1,100 |
| Friends Home Inc | Educational services | $1,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Educational services | $500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Educational services | $500 |
| Bsa Troop 958 | Educational services | $500 |
| Endofund | Educational services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Courtney Thompson
- ROBERT SWINDELL Jr
- Robin Dills
Questions people ask
Does Ella and Les Swindell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ella and Les Swindell Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,625.
Who runs Ella and Les Swindell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Courtney Thompson (Trustee), ROBERT SWINDELL Jr (Trustee) and Robin Dills (Trustee).
What does Ella and Les Swindell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.