The Swieca Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in New York in 2007. Based in New York City, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic activities, including grants to individuals and organizations aligned with its charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.0M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.6M
+32.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$257K
+62.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Swieca Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities include:
- Education
- Religion and Judaism
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
The foundation supports organizations and causes across multiple U.S. states and cities.
Grantmaking
No specific application guidelines or procedures are detailed in available sources.
Grant Range
$18 to $3.3 million
Average Grant
amount: $711
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- New York
- New Jersey
- California
- Florida
- Massachusetts
- Ohio
Specific cities where funding has been directed include New York, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and Boston.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $71,004,873
- Total revenue: $9,501,984
- Total expenses: $4,848,546
- Total liabilities: $0
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total assets: $86 million
- Total contributions: $6.9 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,004,873 | $66,351,435 | $60,806,404 |
| Revenue | $9,501,984 | $9,135,248 | $7,906,397 |
| Expenses | $4,848,546 | $3,608,655 | $3,476,902 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,705,385 | $3,560,731 | $3,255,051 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,275,201 | $2,202,216 | $1,610,047 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,586,578 | $3,712,872 | $3,332,059 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Swieca Family Philanthropic Fund at Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund ($4,485,803), Institute of Technology ($84,000), American Friends of Mosdos Montreal ($31,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MOSDOS MONTREAL LAKEWOOD, NJ | EDUCATION | $31,200 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OHR HATALMUD NA, NY | EDUCATION | $22,150 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ORA VESIMCHA GREAT NECK, NY | EDUCATION | $720 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAOZ HAIM NA, NY | EDUCATION | $182 |
| EB STAND UP FOR ISRAEL NA, NY | EDUCATION | $18 |
| HAVRUTA NA, NY | EDUCATION | $267 |
| ISRAEL AMERICAN COUNCIL WOODLAND HILLS, CA | EDUCATION | $390 |
| CONGREGATION KEHILATH JESHURUN NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION | $36 |
| MIMILAXX RIMONIM NA, NY | EDUCATION | $122 |
| INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BROOKLYN, NY | EDUCATION | $84,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by two trustees:
- Henry Swieca - Trustee (5 hours per week, no compensation)
- Esther Swieca - Trustee (15 hours per week, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY SWIECA | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ESTHER SWIECA | TRUSTEE | 15 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Henry Swieca, founder and trustee of the foundation, made a $1 million donation to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, reflecting the foundation's broader philanthropic engagement beyond its formal grantmaking activities.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Swieca Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities include: • Education • Religion and Judaism • Human Services • Philanthropy and Grantmaking The foundation supports organizations and causes across multiple U.S. states and cities.
How do I apply for a grant from Swieca Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $4,628,551 • Total distributions in 2023: $3.6 million • Grant range: $18 to $3.3 million • Median grant size: $1,000 • Average grant amount: $711 • Number of grants awarded (2023): 22 grants • The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded **Application Process:** No specific application guidelines or procedures are detailed in available sources.
Where does Swieca Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in: • New York • New Jersey • California • Florida • Massachusetts • Ohio Specific cities where funding has been directed include New York, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and Boston.
What size grants does Swieca Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Swieca Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $4.6M — an average of about $257K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Swieca Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Swieca Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Swieca Family Foundation's EIN?
Swieca Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7437179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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