Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation
The Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation is a private foundation based in Mishawaka, Indiana. It supports children’s education from preschool through higher education, along with character and leadership development for scholars and their families.
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation at a glance
In short: Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation gave $287K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $287,293
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,985
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $829
- Total assets
- $5,633,161
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (86% 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 Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists October 30 as the deadline. The website lists the 2027 scholarship application window as September 15 through October 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists October 30 as the deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeanie Shuck
Mailing address: 3900 Edison Lakes Pkwy Suite201, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Phone: (574) 229-6484
Email: jshuck@jwasfoundation.org
Website: HTTPS://WWW.JWASFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanley Clark School ($162K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Organizations only. It also paid 36 individual scholarships ($46,015), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 139 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 12% to California, and 2% to Washington; the filing also lists shares rounded to 0% for Wyoming and New York. The foundation’s website describes its Jaxson Scholar program as serving children in the Michiana area and names schools attended by scholars, including institutions in South Bend, Mishawaka, Notre Dame, and other Indiana communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 623% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2021) to $287K (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Clark School South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $161,580 |
| Amizetta Estate Winery St Helena, CA | General Support | $33,504 |
| Growing Kids Learning South Bend, IN | General Support | $9,863 |
| Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship | $9,099 |
| 36 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $46,015 |
| The Montessori Academy at Edison Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $5,516 |
| The History Museum South Bend, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Purdue Univ West Lafayette, IN | General Support | $4,742 |
| A Spring of Hope Spokane, WA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Marian High School Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $4,251 |
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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 | $5,633,161 | $1,561,237 | $1,065,050 | $287,293 | 48 | $690,739 | $98,723 | — |
| 2023 | $5,120,396 | $2,346,385 | $887,984 | $242,821 | 38 | $528,557 | $641,616 | — |
| 2022 | $3,731,630 | $1,540,900 | $864,890 | $203,625 | 19 | $526,504 | $3,244 | $84,559 |
| 2021 | $3,342,928 | $1,675,774 | $611,023 | $203,140 | 18 | $388,528 | $451,823 | $131,125 |
| 2020 | $2,314,044 | $1,664,627 | $531,235 | $217,707 | 16 | — | $87,388 | $60,851 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to perpetuate Jaxson’s memory by nurturing selected individuals educationally, emotionally, and socially from preschool through higher education, helping them reach their potential and develop strong moral character as future leaders through its “Trilogy of Care.”
Its scholarship program funds academic tuition and services for selected children. The foundation also provides programming and experiences for scholars and their families, including leadership day camps, service days, self-defense classes, and etiquette dinners, with an emphasis on character, leadership, and community service.
2024 grants included support for schools and other organizations. Stanley Clark School, the largest recipient, describes its mission as inspiring and challenging students in academics, the arts, athletics, and character. La Lumiere School describes its mission as operating a private co-educational school for grades 9–12. A Spring of Hope describes its work as providing clean drinking water, waterless sanitation, permaculture gardens, economic development opportunities, and student empowerment programs to schools and community centers in rural South Africa.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $287,293. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $161,580, with a median of $829. The largest awards included $161,580 to Stanley Clark School for scholarships; $33,504 to Amizetta Estate Winery for general support; $9,863 to Growing Kids Learning for general support; and $9,099 to Saint Mary’s College for scholarships.
The foundation’s Jaxson Scholar application is for families with children aged 2.5 to 5 who are ready for a primary environment. Families must meet the foundation’s income guidelines—at or below 250% of the federal poverty level—and scholars are expected to enroll at a local school in the area. Scholars and families are expected to attend at least 75% of annual character and leadership programming and to be actively engaged in the child’s school and learning progress. The foundation’s website says its selection committee interviews finalists and typically selects up to four recipients each year.
The 2024 filing’s application instructions call for a completed, signed application mailed to the foundation; faxed applications are not accepted. Required materials include copies of child and family agreements, a birth certificate, pay stubs, and verification of any financial assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanie Shuck as executive director and Larry A. Swank and Sherry LT Swank as trustees.
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation is led by Jeanie Shuck, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanie Shuck
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Larry A. Swank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Lt Swank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jacqueline Kronk (2020) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $144K, to Jeanie Shuck (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation
How much does Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation give each year?
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation gave $287K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $243K across 38 grants.
What is Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation's typical grant size?
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $829, and its average grant was $5,985, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation give grants?
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (4 grants) and Mishawaka, IN (2 grants).
Does Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (41 grants).
Who are Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation's largest grantees?
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stanley Clark School ($161,580), Amizetta Estate Winery ($33,504) and Growing Kids Learning ($9,863), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 36 individual scholarships ($46,015), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation?
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to perpetuate Jaxson’s memory by nurturing selected individuals educationally, emotionally, and socially from preschool through higher education, helping them reach their potential and develop strong moral character as future leaders through its “Trilogy of Care.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation?
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jwasfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation's EIN?
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6072980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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