HWO Inc
The mission of hwo inc. Dba foundation for a healthier west orange is investing in and championing initiatives that support the health and well-being of the west Orange county, Florida community.
HWO Inc at a glance
In short: HWO Inc gave $430K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $430,281
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,785
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,876
- Total assets
- $111,733,610
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who HWO Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Heart Association ($251K). Together the top 8 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 23 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How HWO Inc gives
- Giving grew 163% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $469K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Encourage and Challenge Kids for Healthy Heart with Westly's Mile Program at Elementary Schools | $250,905 |
| BikeWalk Central Florida Orlando, FL | Administration of Healthy West Orange Trails Connection Program that supports healthy activities on the Trails | $81,855 |
| MobileMedix Plus Orlando, FL | Paramedic assisted home care visits to uninsured residents with referrals | $33,770 |
| West Orange Chamber of Commerce Winter Garden, FL | Support health and wellness with the local business community | $22,751 |
| Get Cooking Incorporated Orlando, FL | Donation to fund food for families with food insecurity | $15,000 |
| Bloom and Grow Garden Society Oakland, FL | Spring Fever Sponsorship in Winter Graden Farmer's Market | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society Tampa, FL | Donation funding Cancer Research | $7,500 |
| Shepherd's Hope Inc Winter Garden, FL | Help provide access to health care for uninsured | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,733,610 | $6,680,049 | $3,378,786 | $430,281 | 8 | $6,301,891 |
| 2024 | $104,911,082 | $4,954,063 | $2,902,837 | $468,522 | 6 | $3,757,010 |
| 2023 | $92,737,659 | $2,851,873 | $3,051,282 | $384,204 | 6 | $2,840,822 |
| 2022 | $99,759,240 | $44,614,722 | $1,834,524 | $163,633 | 2 | $4,296,572 |
| 2021 | $59,579,756 | $2,113,733 | $1,136,882 | $17,000 | 1 | $2,042,913 |
| 2020 | $52,556,561 | $51,790,438 | $1,100,103 | $225,000 | 1 | $1,730,864 |
| 2019 | $2,552,326 | $100,051 | $66,457 | — | — | $51 |
About HWO Inc
Based on IRS filings
HWO Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Winter Garden, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $111.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $430K. Net investment income was $6.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HWO Inc is led by Tracy Swanson, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracy Swanson
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$44K (2023) → $235K (2025)
Jaclyn Whiddon
Chair
Director → Chairman, 2020
Chairman → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette Spong
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Vargas
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camille Evans
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Carter
Director of Healthy West Orange
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lesa Boettcher
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $100K (2025)
Patricia Brown
Controller
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$60K (2022) → $102K (2025)
Norma Sutton
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tim Keating (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ken Harker (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: Carl Dupper (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Marsh (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $235K, to Tracy Swanson (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about HWO Inc
How much does HWO Inc give each year?
HWO Inc gave $430K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $469K across 6 grants.
What is HWO Inc's typical grant size?
HWO Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,876, and its average grant was $53,785, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does HWO Inc give grants?
HWO Inc gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants) and Winter Garden, FL (2 grants).
Does HWO Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on HWO Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are HWO Inc's largest grantees?
HWO Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Heart Association ($250,905), BikeWalk Central Florida ($81,855) and MobileMedix Plus ($33,770), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HWO Inc?
HWO Inc reported $111.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What is HWO Inc?
HWO Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Winter Garden, FL. It holds $111.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is HWO Inc's EIN?
HWO Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2185021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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