First Chance Foundation
First Chance Foundation is a public charity based in Bulverde, Texas. The foundation says it was created in 2005 by Heather and Clint Swindall and supports nonprofit organizations that assist disadvantaged children, including children who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected.
First Chance Foundation at a glance
In short: First Chance Foundation gave $184K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $183,657
- +877.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $18,366
- +193.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $612,586
- +20.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to First Chance Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation develops projects with selected nonprofit organizations or invites organizations to submit proposals. Its website says it does not accept unsolicited requests. An advisory board meets four times a year to review proposals and determines the recipients, timing, amounts, and methods of distributions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6534 Western Way, Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone: (210) 637-7900
Website: https://firstchancefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Chance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Roy Maas Youth Alternative ($94K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says nonprofits throughout the United States may be considered, with priority for organizations dedicated to helping children in the Texas Hill Country and San Antonio area. In 2023, 82% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 8% to Nevada, 6% to Oklahoma, and 4% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How First Chance Foundation gives
- 20% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $184K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Maas Youth Alternative San Antonio, TX | — | $93,710 |
| Trulight 127 Ministries Seguin, TX | — | $15,470 |
| St Jude's Ranch for Children Boulder City, NV | — | $15,000 |
| J27 Ministry Mead, OK | — | $11,000 |
| Boysville Converse, TX | — | $10,000 |
| Construct a Kid Christmas San Antonio, TX | — | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Sports Foundation San Antonio, TX | — | $9,500 |
| Ojeda Foundation New York, NY | — | $7,820 |
| Childres Shelter of Sa San Antonio, TX | — | $6,000 |
| New Braunfels Citizens Police Assoc New Braunfels, TX | — | $5,157 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $612,586 | $355,419 | $249,748 | $183,657 | 10 | — |
| 2022 | $506,915 | $257,453 | $57,220 | $18,785 | 3 | $1 |
| 2021 | $306,682 | $23 | $23,032 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to financially and physically assist other nonprofit organizations with the nurturing and development of disadvantaged children. Its website says it supports soundly managed nonprofits working on identified projects for children who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected.
Examples among its 2023 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Trulight 127 Ministries describes its mission as supporting foster children and foster families. Boysville describes its mission as providing a safe family environment for children in need so they may become responsible adults. St. Jude’s Ranch for Children’s charitable foundation says its mission is to support entities providing therapeutic foster care and emergency shelter services for abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $183,657. Grant amounts ranged from $5,157 to $93,710, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants were $93,710 to Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, $15,470 to Trulight 127 Ministries, $15,000 to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, and $11,000 to J27 Ministry. Other grants included $10,000 each to Boysville and Construct a Kid Christmas, $9,500 to San Antonio Sports Foundation, $7,820 to Ojeda Foundation, $6,000 to Childres Shelter of SA, and $5,157 to New Braunfels Citizens Police Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Heather Swindall as president and Clint Swindall as vice president.
First Chance Foundation is led by Heather Swindall, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Heather Swindall
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Swindall
Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about First Chance Foundation
How much does First Chance Foundation give each year?
First Chance Foundation gave $184K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is First Chance Foundation's typical grant size?
First Chance Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,366, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does First Chance Foundation give grants?
First Chance Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (8%) and Oklahoma (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants).
Who are First Chance Foundation's largest grantees?
First Chance Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Roy Maas Youth Alternative ($93,710), Trulight 127 Ministries ($15,470) and St Jude's Ranch for Children ($15,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is First Chance Foundation?
First Chance Foundation reported $613K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $355K.
What does First Chance Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to financially and physically assist other nonprofit organizations with the nurturing and development of disadvantaged children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Chance Foundation?
The foundation develops projects with selected nonprofit organizations or invites organizations to submit proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is First Chance Foundation's EIN?
First Chance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3517982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does First Chance Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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