Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 filing describes a mission under the name Same Is Lame Foundation, Inc., supporting talented children with unique abilities through financial assistance, encouragement, and mentorship.
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc gave $174K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,000
- +186.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,400
- +129.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,979,561
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (804) 273-7445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was USF Foundation ($85K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 54 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 11% to Georgia, 9% to North Carolina, 7% to Washington, DC, and 6% to New York. The listed grants also included a recipient in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2024) to $185K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USF Foundation Tampa, FL | General Operating | $85,000 |
| Earth University Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Audubon of Florida Miami, FL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York New York, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Inc St Petersburg, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| St Albans School Washington, DC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Town of Highlands Highlands, NC | Community Playground | $5,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys Washington, DC | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Sangam House Kailua, HI | General Operating | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,979,561 | $222,742 | $202,905 | $174,000 | 10 | $193,281 | $213,743 | $166,862 |
| 2024 | $2,960,220 | $47,820 | $97,614 | $60,775 | 8 | $88,922 | $59,782 | $150,193 |
| 2023 | $3,010,570 | $69,631 | $209,885 | $184,575 | 13 | $200,155 | $59,648 | $143,687 |
| 2022 | $3,151,846 | $314,369 | $188,496 | $165,000 | 12 | $176,454 | $305,120 | $170,043 |
| 2021 | $3,025,963 | $411,785 | $148,074 | $123,500 | 11 | — | $403,482 | $151,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the filing is to help talented children with unique abilities maximize their potential. The filing describes support that includes scholarships for pursuits such as Irish dance and martial arts, and assistance for gifted musicians to participate in prestigious international music festivals.
The 2025 grants also went to organizations with other missions. For example, EARTH University Foundation says its mission is to support EARTH University’s educational purposes and activities, including student financial assistance and programs advancing its educational mission. The Museum of the City of New York says it fosters understanding of urban life by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting New York City’s past, present, and future.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $174,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $85,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $85,000 to USF Foundation for general operating support, $20,000 to EARTH University Foundation for general operating support, and $20,000 to Audubon of Florida for general operating support. Other grants included $10,000 each to the Museum of the City of New York, Florida Wildlife Corridor Inc, St Albans School, and Salem College; $5,000 to the Town of Highlands for a community playground; $2,500 to Bishop John T Walker School for Boys; and $1,500 to Sangam House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John P Short Jr as director, Chad Kia as president, and Jennifer S Poole as director.
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc is led by Chad Kia, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chad Kia
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Short Jr.
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer S. Poole
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc
How much does Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc give each year?
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc gave $174K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 8 grants.
What is Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,400, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc give grants?
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (11%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include USF Foundation ($85,000), Earth University Foundation ($20,000) and Audubon of Florida ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc?
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc fund?
The mission stated on the filing is to help talented children with unique abilities maximize their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0118628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kathleen-binnicker-swann-foundation-inc-morg_40049e18ad314a80809fe50e61316097
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