Sweezy Family Foundation
Sweezy Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Miami Lakes, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $79K.
Sweezy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sweezy Family Foundation gave $63K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,500
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,417
- +73.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,118,451
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% 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 Sweezy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($31K). Together the top 6 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sweezy Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). 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 $48K (2020) to $84K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Charitable | $31,000 |
| Red Cross Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Miami Childrens Museum Miami, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vizcaya Museum & Garden Trust Miami, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Woody Foundation Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sister of Broward Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,118,451 | $134,296 | $117,566 | $62,500 | 6 | $62,500 | $79,230 |
| 2023 | $1,101,721 | $91,655 | $115,850 | $66,000 | 11 | $66,000 | $41,805 |
| 2022 | $1,125,916 | $74,472 | $110,943 | $83,500 | 6 | $83,500 | $47,029 |
| 2021 | $1,162,387 | $77,526 | $191,829 | $61,500 | 8 | $61,500 | — |
| 2020 | $1,271,690 | $71,888 | $81,383 | $47,800 | 9 | — | $38,305 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sweezy Family Foundation is led by Lewis Swezy, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis Swezy
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 Sweezy Family Foundation
How much does Sweezy Family Foundation give each year?
Sweezy Family Foundation gave $63K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 11 grants.
What is Sweezy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sweezy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,417, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sweezy Family Foundation give grants?
Sweezy Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (45%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Sweezy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Sweezy Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Sweezy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sweezy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($31,000), Red Cross ($15,000) and Miami Childrens Museum ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sweezy Family Foundation?
Sweezy Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $134K.
What is Sweezy Family Foundation's EIN?
Sweezy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8986939. 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
Live grants for the work Sweezy Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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