Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation
The Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Auburn, Indiana. Its 2024 filing lists grants for program support to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,915
- +80.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,629
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $723
- Total assets
- $2,749,528
- +175.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 348, Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 908-1447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Dekalb County ($20K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 8% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Dekalb County Auburn, IN | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Other Various Auburn, IN | Progarm Support | $5,422 |
| Adac Inc DBA Auburn Main Street Auburn, IN | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Hearten House Auburn, IN | Program Support | $3,500 |
| Problem Solving Institute Chicago, IL | Program Support | $3,240 |
| Inspiration Ministries Butler, IN | Program Support | $723 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $600 |
| Dekalb Central Foundation Waterloo, IN | Program Support | $500 |
| Women's Care Center Auburn, IN | Program Support | $500 |
| Auburn Rotary Club Auburn, IN | Program Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,749,528 | $2,606,481 | $1,248,193 | $39,915 | 11 | $1,233,828 | $786,260 | $9,682 |
| 2023 | $997,617 | $835,512 | $1,288,029 | $22,090 | 6 | $1,288,029 | — | $1,514 |
| 2022 | $793,820 | $907,112 | $1,193,669 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,193,669 | — | $1,638 |
| 2021 | $55,216 | $449,296 | $394,080 | $32,362 | 2 | $394,080 | — | $3,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations including community and civic groups, a children’s organization, and organizations working in areas such as education, family support, and life transitions. The grantees describe their missions in their own words: Inspiration Ministries says it helps people transform their lives in times of transition; Women’s Care Center says it provides counseling, support, and education to help women have healthy babies, become nurturing parents, and build strong families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $39,915. Grants ranged from $180 to $20,000, with a median grant of $723. Notable grants included $20,000 to the Community Foundation of DeKalb County, $5,000 to ADAC Inc. dba Auburn Main Street, $3,500 to Hearten House, and $3,240 to Problem Solving Institute. Each was listed for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Sweitzer as president and director, Joann Sweitzer as secretary and director, and Jeremy Pfister as director.
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation is led by Jason Sweitzer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Sweitzer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Pfister
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann Sweitzer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeremiah Otis (2020–2022) — 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 Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation
How much does Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation give each year?
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 6 grants.
What is Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $723, and its average grant was $3,629, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation give grants?
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, IN (7 grants).
Does Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (10 grants).
Who are Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Dekalb County ($20,000), Other Various ($5,422) and Adac Inc DBA Auburn Main Street ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation?
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including community and civic groups, a children’s organization, and organizations working in areas such as education, family support, and life transitions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation's EIN?
Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3179031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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