Swifty Foundation
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.
Swifty Foundation at a glance
In short: Swifty Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $193K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,155,619
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $192,603
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $148,692
- Total assets
- $3,671,776
- +375.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Swifty Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Swifty Foundation
Who Swifty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation ($533K). Together the top 6 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 23 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Swifty Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $578K (2022) to $1.7M (2019). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General support for the Children's Brain Tumor Network | $533,235 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | General support for the the Network | $215,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | General support for the the Network | $160,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | General support for the the Network | $137,384 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation Seatle, WA | Tissue Navigator and tissue collection program. | $60,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health Palo Alto, CA | General support for the the Network | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,671,776 | $4,182,241 | $1,588,216 | $1,155,619 | 6 | $42,512 |
| 2023 | $771,809 | $773,736 | $1,192,667 | $808,693 | 6 | $44,712 |
| 2022 | $1,229,452 | $750,226 | $887,999 | $577,500 | 4 | $18,080 |
| 2021 | $2,148,970 | $797,608 | $1,378,460 | $1,102,414 | 5 | $296,445 |
| 2020 | $2,501,233 | $2,381,734 | $1,283,012 | $1,000,000 | 2 | $32,746 |
| 2019 | $1,256,312 | $1,461,316 | $2,389,282 | $1,720,515 | 4 | $138,189 |
About Swifty Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Swifty Foundation is a public charity, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Swifty Foundation is led by Patti Gustafson, Executive Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patti Gustafson
Executive Director
Secretary → Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Allen Gustafson
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Clark
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kira Couch
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Gustafson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Gustafson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Martine Nelson MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Roger Hughes (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Patti Gustafson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Swifty Foundation
How much does Swifty Foundation give each year?
Swifty Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $809K across 6 grants.
What is Swifty Foundation's typical grant size?
Swifty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $148,692, and its average grant was $192,603, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Swifty Foundation give grants?
Swifty Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Illinois (14%).
Does Swifty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Swifty Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Swifty Foundation's largest grantees?
Swifty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation ($533,235), Weill Cornell Medicine ($215,000) and Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago ($160,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Swifty Foundation?
Swifty Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Swifty Foundation's EIN?
Swifty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1853577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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