Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD is a private foundation located in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, and the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD at a glance
In short: Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD gave $535K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $54K), mostly in Illinois. 10% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $535,441
- +13.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $53,544
- +13.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,886
- Total assets
- $9,777,594
- +12.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (79% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago ($279K). Together the top 10 received $535K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 50 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, and Missouri each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 $362K (2021) to $547K (2022). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $535K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $278,855 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $55,772 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Unrestricted General | $27,886 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted General | $27,886 |
| The Salvation Army Long Beach, CA | Unrestricted General | $27,886 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $27,886 |
| Temple Sholom of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $27,886 |
| Arthritis Foundation Chicago Chapter Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $27,886 |
| Association of Unity Churches Inc Lees Summit, MO | Unrestricted General | $27,886 |
| Mental Health Assn of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $5,612 |
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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 | $9,777,594 | $1,462,011 | $657,259 | $535,441 | 10 | $577,653 | $1,355,121 | $537,273 |
| 2025 | $8,707,687 | $841,116 | $627,527 | $470,108 | 10 | $509,885 | $758,834 | $508,875 |
| 2024 | $8,474,694 | $304,350 | $469,713 | $367,809 | 10 | $403,379 | $220,375 | $465,721 |
| 2023 | $8,588,116 | $-166,906 | $604,808 | $472,516 | 10 | $506,115 | $119,966 | $449,232 |
| 2022 | $9,345,149 | $1,900,468 | $663,673 | $547,129 | 10 | $584,499 | $1,821,597 | $520,740 |
| 2021 | $8,986,601 | $622,860 | $463,572 | $362,365 | 10 | — | $562,856 | $470,063 |
| 2020 | $7,830,930 | $684,274 | $501,494 | $412,794 | 10 | — | $642,294 | $435,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD reported a distributable amount of $537K 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 2026 grants went to organizations including the Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago, Brandeis University, The Seeing Eye, The Salvation Army, the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, and the Arthritis Foundation Chicago Chapter. Brandeis describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and social, natural, and physical sciences, and providing a broad and critical liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $535,441. Grant amounts ranged from $5,612 to $278,855, with a median grant of $27,886. The largest awards were $278,855 to The Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago and $55,772 to Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago. Other listed grants included $27,886 each to Brandeis University, The Seeing Eye, The Salvation Army, the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, Temple Sholom of Chicago, the Arthritis Foundation Chicago Chapter, and Association of Unity Churches; Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago received $5,612. All listed grants had the purpose “unrestricted general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$92K (2022) → $104K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $104K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD
How much does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD give each year?
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD gave $535K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $470K across 10 grants.
What is Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's typical grant size?
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's median grant in 2026 was $27,886, and its average grant was $53,544, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD that year got $28K on average.
Where does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD give grants?
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD gives mostly in Illinois: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (5%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's largest grantees?
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's largest 2026 grantees include The Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago ($278,855), Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago ($55,772) and Brandeis University ($27,886), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD?
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $578K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $537K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including the Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago, Brandeis University, The Seeing Eye, The Salvation Army, the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, and the Arthritis Foundation Chicago Chapter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's EIN?
Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6693648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Harry Swarts & Dolly Swarts Memorial FD funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harry-swarts-and-dolly-swarts-memorial-fd-morg_a89d1d7da404482ebc6ead48ffd04875
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