Swank Family Foundation
Swank Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $1,250,000, primarily to organizations in Oklahoma.
Swank Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Swank Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,250,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $113,636
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,351,032
- +112.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (78% 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 Swank Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2110 E 46Th St, Tulsa, OK 74105
Phone: (918) 530-0094
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Swank Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulsa Police Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 32 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 8% to Louisiana, 8% to Tennessee, and 6% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Swank Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 528% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Police Foundation Tulsa, OK | Operating Expenses | $250,000 |
| Drexel Academy Tulsa, OK | Operating Expenses | $150,000 |
| United Cajun Army Sulphur, LA | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Dream Center Tulsa, OK | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Akdar Shrine of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| RAE Community Foundation Pryor, OK | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Tulsa, OK | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern OK Tulsa, OK | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Operating Expenses | $75,000 |
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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 | $1,351,032 | $2,022,411 | $1,262,381 | $1,250,000 | 11 | $1,250,000 | $281,222 | $72,198 |
| 2023 | $634,487 | $221,022 | $9,860 | — | — | — | $8,744 | $42,135 |
| 2022 | $495,913 | $708,681 | $522,037 | $515,000 | 15 | $515,000 | $217,515 | $27,736 |
| 2021 | $488,464 | $439,873 | $202,242 | $199,015 | 4 | $199,015 | $42,650 | $21,445 |
| 2020 | $250,833 | $152,345 | $2,753 | $1,500 | 2 | — | $1,092 | $9,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Swank Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a police foundation, a private elementary school, charitable organizations, and other nonprofits. The Tulsa Police Foundation says its mission is to raise awareness and funds for needs of the Tulsa Police Department to benefit Tulsa officers and citizens, and to enhance safety and security through a joint effort between law enforcement and the public. Drexel Academy describes itself as a donor-supported private elementary school serving North Tulsa’s historically marginalized community and developing servant-leaders through education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,250,000. Grants ranged from $75,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. Listed grants included $250,000 to Tulsa Police Foundation, $150,000 to Drexel Academy, and $100,000 each to United Cajun Army, Tulsa Dream Center, Akdar Shrine of Tulsa, Rae Community Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma. It also awarded $75,000 each to Wounded Warrior Project and Folds of Honor. Each grant was listed for operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eric Swank was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Swank Family Foundation is led by Eric Swank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Swank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Swank Family Foundation
How much does Swank Family Foundation give each year?
Swank Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Swank Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Swank Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $113,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Swank Family Foundation give grants?
Swank Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (8%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants).
Does Swank Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Swank Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Swank Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Swank Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tulsa Police Foundation ($250,000), Drexel Academy ($150,000) and United Cajun Army ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Swank Family Foundation?
Swank Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Swank Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a police foundation, a private elementary school, charitable organizations, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Swank Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Swank Family Foundation's EIN?
Swank Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3146076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Swank Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Swank Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/swank-family-foundation-morg_ee24f7f6c15d4b549ab7469267e40fda
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