John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship
The John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship is a private foundation based in Asheboro, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship contributions for students and a grant to Asheboro Shelter of Hope for a homeless shelter.
John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship at a glance
In short: John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship gave $53K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,200
- +325.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,325
- +139.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $74,438
- -36.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications submitted through high school guidance counselors. Awards are restricted to students from Randleman, Asheboro, and Southwestern Randolph high schools.
- Review Cycle
- April 18. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline; as of October 2, 2026, it is not identified as an open application cycle.
- Deadline
- April 18.
- Contact
Application contact: Maxton C Mcdowell
Mailing address: 5354 Old Nc Hwy 49, Asheboro, NC 27205
Phone: (336) 241-2256
Email: mcmcpa@rtmc.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asheboro Shelter of Hope ($35K).
Organizations only. It also paid 15 individual scholarships ($18,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The filing restricts scholarship awards to students from Randleman, Asheboro, and Southwestern Randolph high schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 718% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $5K (2020) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheboro Shelter of Hope Asheboro, NC | Homeless Shelter | $35,000 |
| 15 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $18,200 |
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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 | $74,438 | $13,817 | $55,993 | $53,200 | 16 | — | $11,982 | — |
| 2023 | $116,614 | $4,776 | $15,755 | $12,500 | 9 | — | $9,579 | — |
| 2022 | $122,632 | $6,216 | $9,044 | $5,500 | 7 | $5,500 | $7,934 | — |
| 2021 | $123,510 | $6,924 | $10,196 | $6,500 | 7 | $6,500 | $13,261 | $7,376 |
| 2020 | $116,750 | $4,086 | $8,297 | $5,000 | 3 | — | $4,112 | $6,557 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing scholarships for students. Its grants that year included scholarships for individual recipients and support for Asheboro Shelter of Hope, with the stated purpose “homeless shelter.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $53,200. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $35,000 to Asheboro Shelter of Hope. Other reported awards included scholarships to individual recipients for study at UNC Wilmington, Randolph Community College, Central Carolina Community College, NC State University, East Carolina University, and UNC Charlotte.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maxton C McDowell as president and Wanda McDowell as secretary.
John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship is led by Maxton C. McDowell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maxton C. McDowell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda McDowell
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Gale Thomas (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship
How much does John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship give each year?
John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship gave $53K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship's typical grant size?
John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,325, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship give grants?
John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there.
Does John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Uncc Scholarship" (5 grants) and "NC State Univ. Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship?
John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What does John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing scholarships for students. Its grants that year included scholarships for individual recipients and support for Asheboro Shelter of Hope, with the stated purpose “homeless shelter.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship?
The foundation accepts applications submitted through high school guidance counselors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship's EIN?
John S Swaim Memorial Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2123531. 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 October 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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