For the Future Foundation
For the Future Foundation is a private foundation based in Durango, Colorado. It supports programs promoting youth economic or faith-based development, with priority given to applicants operating in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
For the Future Foundation at a glance
In short: For the Future Foundation gave $270K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Colorado. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,152
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,746
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $128,486
- -23.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to For the Future Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grantseekers must submit a written request outlining the project’s goals and alignment with the foundation’s focus areas. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis, and awards are limited to programs promoting youth economic or faith-based development. Priority is given to applicants operating in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
- Review Cycle
- There is no formal deadline; requests are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Deadline
- There is no formal deadline; requests are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Contact
Application contact: Alyssa Swn
Mailing address: 1099 Main Ave Suite 206, Durango, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 903-2062
Email: alyssa.swan@swanglobalinvestments.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who For the Future Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Summit Church PR ($48K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation gives priority to applicants operating in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Its 2024 grant dollars included 27% to Colorado, 9% to Arizona, 6% to Texas, and 4% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is For the Future Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2021) to $270K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Church PR | Faith Based Development | $48,000 |
| Young Life | Faith Based | $40,910 |
| Cross Bar X Youth Durango, CO | Faith Based | $33,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Durango, CO | Faith Based | $30,000 |
| Turning Point Pheonix, AZ | Economic Development | $24,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington DC, DC | Economic Development | $12,000 |
| Men of Nehemiah Dallas, AL | Faith Based Development | $12,000 |
| Hillsdale College Funding Hillsdale, MI | Economic Development | $11,100 |
| Operation Bless Virginia Beach, VA | Faith Based | $11,000 |
| Love The Nations | Faith based development | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,486 | $250,000 | $290,349 | $270,152 | 23 | $290,349 |
| 2023 | $168,835 | — | $211,012 | $206,409 | 26 | $211,012 |
| 2022 | $379,847 | $250,000 | $198,629 | $198,448 | 24 | $198,629 |
| 2021 | $328,476 | $2,500 | $123,845 | $123,745 | 20 | $123,845 |
| 2020 | $449,821 | $255,675 | $145,304 | $130,770 | 7 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing limits grants to programs that promote youth economic or faith-based development. Its 2024 grants included faith-based, economic development, and youth development purposes.
Among the grantees, ONENESS NEEDS EVERYONE describes its mission as responsibly sourcing, processing, and delivering firewood in Durango while minimizing ecological impact and fostering social and environmental benefits. Mountain Middle School describes its mission as helping students own their learning journey through a supportive community and transformative learning experiences, empowering them to thrive academically and socially.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $270,152. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $48,000, with a median of $10,000. Larger grants included $48,000 to Summit Church PR for faith-based development, $40,910 to Young Life for faith-based purposes, $33,000 to Cross Bar X Youth for faith-based purposes, and $30,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes for faith-based purposes. Other notable grants included $24,000 to Turning Point for economic development and $12,000 to the Heritage Foundation for economic development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Swan as Treasurer and Board Member; Alyssa Swan as Secretary and Chairman of the Board; Carolyn Britven as President; Carrie Kairalla as Vice President; and Dolores Wheless as Board Member.
For the Future Foundation is led by Carolyn Britven, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Britven
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Swan
Secretary & Chairman of the Board
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary & Chairman of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Swan
Treasurer & Board Member
Director → Treasurer & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Kairalla
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dolores Wheless
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Rob Swan (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Shannon Cox (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randall Swan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Justin Bates (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Randy Swan (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 For the Future Foundation
How much does For the Future Foundation give each year?
For the Future Foundation gave $270K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 26 grants.
What is For the Future Foundation's typical grant size?
For the Future Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,746, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from For the Future Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does For the Future Foundation give grants?
For the Future Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (9%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durango, CO (10 grants).
Does For the Future Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on For the Future Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Economic Development" (8 grants), "Faith Based" (6 grants) and "Youth Development" (5 grants).
Who are For the Future Foundation's largest grantees?
For the Future Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Summit Church PR ($48,000), Young Life ($40,910) and Cross Bar X Youth ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is For the Future Foundation?
For the Future Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $250K.
What does For the Future Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing limits grants to programs that promote youth economic or faith-based development. Its 2024 grants included faith-based, economic development, and youth development purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from For the Future Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is For the Future Foundation's EIN?
For the Future Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1608829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). For the Future Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/for-the-future-foundation-morg_f370b215615d46fe836f75c76404ddcb
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