Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Sweetwater, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $182K. Net investment income was $8K.
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust gave $182K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,088
- +45.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,013
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,014
- Total assets
- $676,480
- +74.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Equal Justice Initiative ($35K). Together the top 7 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 82% 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 $84K (2020) to $182K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | Charitiable Distribution | $35,024 |
| Partners in Health Haiti Boston, MA | Charitable Distribution | $35,020 |
| Rip Medical Debt Rye, NY | Charitable Distribtuion | $35,016 |
| Goodland Academy Hugo, OK | Charitable Distribution | $35,014 |
| Partners in Health Navajo Boston, MA | Charitable Distribution | $35,009 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Charitable Distribtuion | $5,001 |
| Campaign for Tibet Washington, DC | Charitable Distribtuion | $2,004 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $676,480 | $234,182 | $184,380 | $182,088 | 7 | $182,088 | $8,335 |
| 2023 | $386,881 | $130,271 | $126,235 | $125,269 | 5 | $125,269 | $5,271 |
| 2022 | $268,710 | $104,691 | $126,082 | $125,107 | 5 | $125,107 | $4,691 |
| 2021 | $419,377 | $102,740 | $100,969 | $100,034 | 5 | $100,034 | $2,740 |
| 2020 | $313,872 | $102,886 | $85,837 | $84,157 | 4 | — | $2,099 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C'anne Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David L. Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Condax
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 Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust gave $182K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 5 grants.
What is Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $35,014, and its average grant was $26,013, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's top state is Massachusetts, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (19%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Distribution" (3 grants) and "Charitable Distribtuion" (3 grants).
Who are Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Equal Justice Initiative ($35,024), Partners in Health Haiti ($35,020) and Rip Medical Debt ($35,016), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust?
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust reported $676K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
Sweetwater Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6170238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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