Three Swallows Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Three Swallows Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,725 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,025 and the largest $24,000. 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$133,725
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,025
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $168,770 the year before.
37% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $186,498 | 27 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $168,770 | 38 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $133,725 | 27 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Three Swallows 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 Three Swallows Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 5 | $25,525 |
| Maryland | 2 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 4 | $15,900 |
| Colorado | 5 | $11,550 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $11,250 |
| Virginia | 4 | $10,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plan of Maryland-Dc | General | $24,000 |
| Red Cross Disaster Relief | General | $20,000 |
| Carolina Human Reinvestment | General | $15,000 |
| Ahisma in Action | General | $9,000 |
| All Seasons Chalice | General | $7,550 |
| Hope for Grieving Families | General | $7,000 |
| Pause Ministry | General | $7,000 |
| White Mills Community Church | General | $7,000 |
| Have Faith Haiti | General | $5,000 |
| Revival Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| Creative Living Bible Studies Co Ann Hye Treasurer | General | $4,000 |
| Pawleys Island Community Church | General | $4,000 |
| Dauphin Island Birding Sanctuary | General | $2,500 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | General | $2,025 |
| Human Kindness | General | $2,000 |
| Learning Council | General | $2,000 |
| S C Environmental Law Project | General | $2,000 |
| Afcea Educational Fund | General | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | General | $1,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | General | $1,000 |
| Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Sports | General | $1,000 |
| Ron Solomon Ministries | General | $1,000 |
| Mountain Valley Development Services | General | $500 |
| Turning the Wheel | General | $500 |
| Heal Trafficking | General | $400 |
| Princeton University | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Temple
- Lois Rees
- Thomas Brown
- Monique Brown
- Steven Yampolsky
- Paulina Temple Yampolsky
- Marc Abell
- Pamela Abell
- Lise Temple Greenberg
- Rachele Jablonski
- Robin Temple
- Nancy Temple
- Thomas Temple
- Amy Brown
- Steven Greenberg
Questions people ask
Does Three Swallows Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Three Swallows Foundation give?
$133,725 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,025.
Who runs Three Swallows Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Temple (Director), Lois Rees (Administrator), Thomas Brown (Director) and Monique Brown (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Three Swallows Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and environment and conservation.