James R Swallow Charitable Trust
James R Swallow Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Narragansett, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12K.
James R Swallow Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: James R Swallow Charitable Trust gave $12K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $12,300
- +11.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,075
- -16.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $8,790
- -59.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who James R Swallow Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ocean Tides School ($5K). Together the top 4 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How James R Swallow Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $13K (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Tides School Narragansett, RI | Education | $5,300 |
| South County Hospital Wakefield, RI | Hospital | $5,000 |
| American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT | Education | $1,000 |
| Fogarty Center Providence, RI | Social Services | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,790 | — | $12,968 | $12,300 | 4 | $12,300 |
| 2022 | $21,758 | $756 | $11,668 | $11,000 | 3 | $11,668 |
| 2021 | $32,670 | $15,000 | $12,503 | $12,500 | 4 | $12,503 |
| 2020 | $30,173 | $15,000 | $11,250 | $11,250 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James R Swallow Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James R. Swallow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria Spence
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maria S Spanos (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 James R Swallow Charitable Trust
How much does James R Swallow Charitable Trust give each year?
James R Swallow Charitable Trust gave $12K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
What is James R Swallow Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
James R Swallow Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,075, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James R Swallow Charitable Trust give grants?
James R Swallow Charitable Trust gives mostly in Rhode Island: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (8%).
Does James R Swallow Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on James R Swallow Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is James R Swallow Charitable Trust?
James R Swallow Charitable Trust reported $9K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is James R Swallow Charitable Trust's EIN?
James R Swallow Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6195468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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