Jim and Jonnie Swann Corp
Jim and Jonnie Swann Corp is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Cocoa, Florida. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple states and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$154K
+19.1% YoY
Grant Count
41
+41.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-15.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted charitable grants. Its grantmaking focuses on education, human services, and environmental stewardship. The foundation supports a wide range of communities and charitable causes without specified restrictions on grant purposes.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending April 2024). Typical grant awards range from $500 to $15,000, with recent grants including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington D.C., with particular emphasis on communities including Miami, Tampa, and the greater Brevard County area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending April 2024)
- Total Assets: $2,648,885 to $2,689,614
- Total Revenues: $99,880
- Total Expenses: $147,314
- Investment Income & Dividends: $73,637
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $26,243
Staffing
The foundation operates with zero employees.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,689,614 | $2,648,885 | $2,671,478 |
| Revenue | $215,409 | $99,880 | $-330,627 |
| Expenses | $176,901 | $147,314 | $110,445 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $154,300 | $129,550 | $104,667 |
| Net Investment Income | $188,518 | $86,262 | $31,883 |
| Distributable Amount | $151,976 | $115,912 | $64,156 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board including:
- James Swann – Treasurer
- Jonnie Swann – Director
- Malcolm Kirschenbaum – Director
- Elizabeth Oliver – Director
- Jessica S. Ward – Director
Board members serve without compensation, each contributing approximately one hour of service.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES SWANN | TREASURER/DI | — | — |
| JONNIE SWANN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MALCOLM KIRSCHENBAUM | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ELIZABETH OLIVER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JESSICA S WARD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2017, Jim and Jonnie Swann were recognized with The Bjorg and Bjornar Hermansen Legacy Award for a lifetime of philanthropic achievement. The award recognized their decades of support strengthening the network of human services in Brevard County and their contributions to charities across the nation. The Swanns, who reside on Merritt Island, have demonstrated a commitment to community giving rooted in their personal values and a legacy they intend to pass to their children and grandchildren.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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