Harold W Sweatt Foundation
The Harold W Sweatt Foundation is a private foundation based in Big Sky, Montana. Its 2026 filing reports grants to 65 organizations, with recipients including healthcare, education, conservation, humanitarian, and animal-welfare organizations.
Harold W Sweatt Foundation at a glance
In short: Harold W Sweatt Foundation gave $264K across 65 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $264,000
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 65
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,062
- -2.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,324,739
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harold W Sweatt Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants may use their discretion in preparing a request; requests must be mailed. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Harold W Sweatt Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 161447, Big Sky, MT 59716
Phone: (406) 995-3367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold W Sweatt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was International College ($27K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 189 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (24%), New York (15%), Montana (11%), Florida (11%), and the District of Columbia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harold W Sweatt Foundation gives
- 65% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2020) to $274K (2023). In 2026 it made 65 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International College New York, NY | General | $27,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Heaven's Gait Ranch Cedar Grove, WI | General | $12,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Bozeman, MT | General | $10,000 |
| Napa Valley College Foundation Napa, CA | General | $10,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | General | $9,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General | $8,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Minntonka, MN | General | $7,000 |
| Deep Portage Hackensack, MN | General | $7,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Historic Building Preservation Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,324,739 | $456,486 | $337,373 | $264,000 | 65 | $278,468 | $400,825 | $289,846 |
| 2025 | $3,208,775 | $347,009 | $312,225 | $242,400 | 58 | $255,637 | $293,665 | $283,547 |
| 2024 | $3,177,303 | $234,226 | $291,200 | $231,000 | 64 | $243,710 | $186,736 | $251,166 |
| 2023 | $3,238,814 | $41,632 | $333,972 | $273,600 | 1 | $285,506 | $48,273 | $245,606 |
| 2022 | $3,531,154 | $229,017 | $291,420 | $225,000 | 1 | $236,884 | $178,326 | $284,085 |
| 2021 | $3,593,556 | $228,839 | $267,074 | $210,000 | 1 | — | $184,498 | $237,021 |
| 2020 | $3,631,791 | $168,220 | $245,738 | $193,500 | 1 | — | $128,221 | $222,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold W Sweatt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $290K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Jupiter Medical Center describes its work as delivering healthcare regardless of patients’ ability to pay, while Greater Yellowstone Coalition says it works to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. African Wildlife Foundation describes its mission as helping wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. Other 2026 recipients include Scripps College, which aims to educate women for lives of leadership and service, and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which provides humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $264,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $27,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among its largest 2026 grants were $27,000 to International College, $15,000 to Jupiter Medical Center, $12,000 to Heaven’s Gait Ranch, $10,000 each to Greater Yellowstone Coalition and Napa Valley College Foundation, and $9,500 to African Wildlife Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Ian M. Reed, William S. Reed, Harold S. Reed, Lachlan W. Reed, Mark H. Reed, and Aida Reed Luce as co-trustees.
Harold W Sweatt Foundation's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Aida Reed Luce
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold S. Reed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian M. Reed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lachlan W. Reed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark H. Reed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William S. Reed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Harold W Sweatt Foundation
How much does Harold W Sweatt Foundation give each year?
Harold W Sweatt Foundation gave $264K across 65 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $242K across 58 grants.
What is Harold W Sweatt Foundation's typical grant size?
Harold W Sweatt Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,062, across 65 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harold W Sweatt Foundation give grants?
Harold W Sweatt Foundation's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Montana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Big Sky, MT (8 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Burlington, VT (5 grants) and Bozeman, MT (4 grants).
Does Harold W Sweatt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harold W Sweatt Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold W Sweatt Foundation's largest grantees?
Harold W Sweatt Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include International College ($27,000), Jupiter Medical Center ($15,000) and Heaven's Gait Ranch ($12,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Harold W Sweatt Foundation?
Harold W Sweatt Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $278K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $290K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Harold W Sweatt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold W Sweatt Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Harold W Sweatt Foundation's EIN?
Harold W Sweatt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6075860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Harold W Sweatt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harold-w-sweatt-foundation-morg_839593e260914a22972b8c1d4b9a5dae
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