Sol & Doris R Swiss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sol & Doris R Swiss Foundation is a private foundation in Oberlin, Ohio. In tax year 2023 it gave $11,325 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$11,325
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2023 was up from $7,800 the year before.
25% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,800 | 5 | $14,092 |
| 2023 | $11,325 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Sol & Doris R Swiss 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 Sol & Doris R Swiss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $2,825 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Using art to change lives | $7,000 |
| ACLU of Ohio Foundation | To support defense of our Bill of Rights | $1,000 |
| Habitot Children's Museum | STEM activities for young children | $1,000 |
| Individual | To serve victims of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| College and Community Fellowship | To support college scholarships for women re-entering socity after serving a prison sentence | $500 |
| Sepa | To support educational scholarships and teacher salaries in the Guatemalan villages of Santa Elena and Copal AA | $425 |
| Individual | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra McClennen
- Shana Swiss
Questions people ask
Does Sol & Doris R Swiss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sol & Doris R Swiss Foundation give?
$11,325 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sol & Doris R Swiss Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Sandra McClennen (Trustee) and Shana Swiss (Trustee).
What does Sol & Doris R Swiss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.