The Swifty Foundation exists to support research aimed at understanding the causes of pediatric cancer and finding a cure. It issues research and infrastructure grants to hospitals, labs and researchers who are focused on improving the outcomes of children who are diagnosed with brain cancer.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+375.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+42.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$193K
+42.9% YoY
About Swifty Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Swifty Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WOODRIDGE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,671,776 | $771,809 | $1,229,452 |
| Revenue | $4,182,241 | $773,736 | $750,226 |
| Expenses | $1,588,216 | $1,192,667 | $887,999 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $42,512 | $44,712 | $18,080 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Swifty Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Gustafson | Board Chair | 25 | — |
| Bridget Gustafson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ian Gustafson | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Kira Couch | Director | 1 | — |
| Peter Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Patti Gustafson | Executive Director | 45 | $120,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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