McSwain Foundation
McSwain Foundation is a private foundation based in Lawrence, Kansas. It supports educational scholarships for families of the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Department and describes its broader purpose as supporting the department and the community.
McSwain Foundation at a glance
In short: McSwain Foundation gave $11K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $733.333), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $733
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $33,850
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% 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 McSwain Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing describes the application process above. The website listed a 2026 application period, with applications available February 1 and due June 1, 2026; that cycle has passed.
- Review Cycle
- June 1. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- June 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Mcswain Foundation
Mailing address: 871 E 1450 Road, Lawrence, KS 66046
Phone: (785) 760-3957
Website: https://www.mcswainfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McSwain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. The scholarship program is for dependents and spouses of staff members of the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Department.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How McSwain Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $2K (2020) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,850 | $42,882 | $33,194 | $11,000 | 15 | $11,000 |
| 2023 | $24,162 | $28,990 | $14,362 | $11,000 | 14 | $11,000 |
| 2022 | $9,534 | $24,081 | $18,547 | $8,000 | 8 | $8,000 |
| 2021 | $4,000 | $9,904 | $17,006 | $8,000 | 8 | $8,000 |
| 2020 | $11,102 | $50 | $2,703 | $2,000 | 2 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it supports the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Department and the community. Its scholarship program is for dependents and spouses of department staff members. The foundation’s annual benefit gala raises funds for those scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $11,000. The grants were to individual recipients in Kansas for scholarships. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $500.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes a scholarship application process in which applicants submit a personal information form, a summary of activities and honors, and an explanation of why they deserve the scholarship and how they will use it. Applications were available on the foundation’s website and could be mailed to the executive director or dropped off at the fire station. Awards are restricted to dependents and spouses of staff members of the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Rachel McSwain as president, Gillian Allen as vice president and executive director, and Chad Allen as chief financial officer. The 2024 filing lists Gillian Allen as executive director.
McSwain Foundation is led by Gillian Allen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gillian Allen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 McSwain Foundation
How much does McSwain Foundation give each year?
McSwain Foundation gave $11K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 14 grants.
What is McSwain Foundation's typical grant size?
McSwain Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $733, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McSwain Foundation give grants?
McSwain Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does McSwain Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on McSwain Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
How large is McSwain Foundation?
McSwain Foundation reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What does McSwain Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it supports the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Department and the community. Its scholarship program is for dependents and spouses of department staff members. The foundation’s annual benefit gala raises funds for those scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McSwain Foundation?
The filing describes the application process above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McSwain Foundation's EIN?
McSwain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4693853. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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