Swiftwater Foundation Inc
Swiftwater Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hobe Sound, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in youth mental health, arts, education, and veteran services.
Swiftwater Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Swiftwater Foundation Inc gave $149K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,948
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,805
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $926,953
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Swiftwater Foundation Inc
- 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: 8900 Se Robwyn Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Phone: (772) 545-9021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Swiftwater Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Promly Support ($54K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 141 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New Jersey (74%) and New York (20%), with additional amounts going to California (3%), Florida (2%), and Massachusetts (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Swiftwater Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 292% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $149K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Promly Support Morristown, NJ | General Support | $53,800 |
| Uset Foundation Gold Medal Club Gladstone, NJ | General Support | $50,298 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (Maps) San Jose, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | General Support | $1,250 |
| Foundation of Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Support | $1,000 |
| Grey Team Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Art Center Tequesta, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Morristown, NJ | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $926,953 | $111,782 | $153,468 | $148,948 | 31 | $148,948 | $109,762 | $102,637 |
| 2023 | $935,931 | $103,018 | $132,520 | $127,750 | 29 | $127,750 | $100,498 | $109,723 |
| 2022 | $965,433 | $63,049 | $77,200 | $75,000 | 32 | $75,000 | $61,549 | $120,682 |
| 2021 | $979,584 | $60,229 | $40,470 | $37,950 | 17 | $37,950 | $57,709 | $114,216 |
| 2020 | $960,081 | $56,249 | $71,675 | $69,650 | 32 | — | $54,224 | $101,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Swiftwater Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $103K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the information available here. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Promly Support says it empowers teen connectedness and provides psychological education and support; Fractured Atlas says it supports artists through fiscal sponsorship and related services; and Grey Team says it works to reduce and eliminate PTSD-related veteran suicides. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $148,948. Grants ranged from $200 to $53,800, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $53,800 to Promly Support, $50,298 to USET Foundation Gold Medal Club, and $25,000 to Fractured Atlas Inc. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S Christiana Johnson as president/treasurer, Helen Kielty as secretary, and Jazz Johnson as trustee.
Swiftwater Foundation Inc is led by S. Christiana Johnson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Christiana Johnson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jazz Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Kielty
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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 Swiftwater Foundation Inc
How much does Swiftwater Foundation Inc give each year?
Swiftwater Foundation Inc gave $149K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $128K across 29 grants.
What is Swiftwater Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Swiftwater Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,805, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Swiftwater Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Swiftwater Foundation Inc give grants?
Swiftwater Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (4 grants), Gladstone, NJ (3 grants), Bedminister, NJ (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Swiftwater Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Swiftwater Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Swiftwater Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Swiftwater Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Promly Support ($53,800), Uset Foundation Gold Medal Club ($50,298) and Fractured Atlas Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Swiftwater Foundation Inc?
Swiftwater Foundation Inc reported $927K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Swiftwater Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the information available here. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Swiftwater Foundation Inc?
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 Swiftwater Foundation Inc's EIN?
Swiftwater Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0594338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Swiftwater Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). Swiftwater Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/swiftwater-foundation-inc-morg_80ab215977fc4ce29ad29dd13c667eb6
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