Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD
Preselected recipients only
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $535,441 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $27,886 and the largest $278,855. 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$535,441
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$27,886
- Largest grant$278,855
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $470,108 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $367,809 | 10 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $470,108 | 10 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $535,441 | 10 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD 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 Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $423,897 |
| California | 1 | $27,886 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $27,886 |
| Missouri | 1 | $27,886 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $27,886 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago | Unrestricted general | $278,855 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago | Unrestricted general | $55,772 |
| Brandeis University | Unrestricted general | $27,886 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | Unrestricted general | $27,886 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $27,886 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $27,886 |
| Temple Sholom of Chicago | Unrestricted general | $27,886 |
| Arthritis Foundation Chicago Chapter | Unrestricted general | $27,886 |
| Association of Unity Churches Inc | Unrestricted general | $27,886 |
| Mental Health Assn of Greater Chicago | Unrestricted general | $5,612 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD give?
$535,441 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $27,886.
Who runs Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.