Swagar Foundation
Swagar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Whitefish, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $109K.
Swagar Foundation at a glance
In short: Swagar Foundation gave $109K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $109K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $108,727
- -50.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -92.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $108,727
- +599.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $108,727
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Swagar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Montana Pediatric Cancer Foundation ($109K).
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Swagar Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $218K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Pediatric Cancer Foundation Whitefish, MT | Pediatric Cancer Support | $108,727 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $22,506 | $108,727 | $108,727 | 1 | $108,727 | — |
| 2022 | $86,221 | $186,100 | $227,110 | $217,731 | 14 | $223,489 | $3,273 |
| 2021 | $127,231 | $169,500 | $42,269 | $21,412 | 6 | $26,170 | $2,001 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Swagar Foundation is led by Ryan Swagar, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ryan Swagar
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scot Chisolm
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kate Swagar
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Swagar Foundation
How much does Swagar Foundation give each year?
Swagar Foundation gave $109K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $218K across 14 grants.
Where does Swagar Foundation operate?
Swagar Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Swagar Foundation's EIN?
Swagar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3363766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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