SFW Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SFW Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$128,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$111,641
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $175,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $262,500 | 2 | $218,160 |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 4 | $141,813 |
| 2025 | $128,500 | 3 | $111,641 |
How to apply
SFW 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 SFW Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | $128,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Food Lab | The grant is intended to support instruction in ancestral in ancestral and indigenous food harvesting, preparation, and sharing techniques. | $75,000 |
| Kent Cultural Alliance | This grant is intended to help offset the costs of a program that brings new artistic talent to a chestertown gallery. | $50,000 |
| Sandys Garden Inc | This grant is intended to help offfset the cost of growing crops to provide food for the poor. | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott A Williams
- Frances M Williams
- Bradley S Williams
Questions people ask
Does SFW Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SFW Foundation give?
$128,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs SFW Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott A Williams (President;director), Frances M Williams (Vp;secretary/Treasurer;dir) and Bradley S Williams (Assistant Secretary;direct).
What does SFW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and environment and conservation.