Swimming with a Mission Inc
Swimming With a Mission Inc is a public charity based in Bedford, New Hampshire. Formed in 2017, it states that its purpose is to help and honor veterans and makes grants to organizations serving veterans and related communities.
Swimming with a Mission Inc at a glance
In short: Swimming with a Mission Inc gave $1.7M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), top state New Hampshire. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,708,500
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,917
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,656,551
- +24.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Swimming with a Mission Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Hardy Road 127, Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: (603) 628-4038
Website: https://swimwithamission.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Swimming with a Mission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Navy Seal Museum ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 99 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire and 45% to recipients in Florida. Indiana received 2%, while North Carolina and Massachusetts each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Swimming with a Mission Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.1M (2021) to $4.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Seal Museum Fort Pierce, FL | Operations | $750,000 |
| Operation Delta Dog Hollis, NH | Operations | $186,500 |
| Camp Resilience Gilford, NH | Operations | $185,000 |
| Northeast Passage UNH Durham, NH | Operations | $102,000 |
| Hero Pups Stratham, NH | Operations | $80,000 |
| Currier Museum of Art Manchester, NH | Operations | $75,000 |
| Veterans Count Manchester, NH | Operations | $50,000 |
| Equine Immersion Project Lyndeborough, NH | Operations | $45,000 |
| Harbor Homes Inc Nashua, NH | Operations | $40,000 |
| Liberty House Manchester, NH | Operations | $40,000 |
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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 | $1,656,551 | $2,394,880 | $2,078,655 | $1,708,500 | 18 | $90,317 |
| 2023 | $1,333,591 | $2,121,123 | $1,861,101 | $1,591,000 | 17 | $55,568 |
| 2022 | $1,014,292 | $1,645,780 | $1,532,158 | $1,337,000 | 23 | $18,475 |
| 2021 | $1,000,015 | $1,985,165 | $1,204,053 | $1,092,000 | 21 | $31,953 |
| 2020 | $214,338 | $4,376,712 | $4,268,154 | $4,181,119 | 20 | $9,098 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to help and honor veterans.” Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Operation Delta Dog says it rescues and trains homeless dogs to become service dogs for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and related challenges. Hero Pups says it places support dogs with veterans and first responders, adopts shelter pets to veteran homes, and provides animal-assisted and recreational therapy. Harbor Homes describes its mission as providing housing, healthcare, and other services to people in its communities who need assistance. Warrior Health Foundation says it provides proactive and preventive healthcare for post-9/11 veteran Special Forces operators, while Vouchers for Veterans says it provides food assistance and other support to U.S. military veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 18 grants totaling $1,708,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $750,000, with a median grant of $40,000. All listed major grants were for operations. The largest awards included $750,000 to the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida; $186,500 to Operation Delta Dog in Hollis, New Hampshire; $185,000 to Camp Resilience in Gilford, New Hampshire; $102,000 to Northeast Passage in Durham, New Hampshire; and $80,000 to Hero Pups in Stratham, New Hampshire. Other notable awards included $75,000 to Currier Museum of Art, $50,000 to Veterans Count, $45,000 to Equine Immersion Project, and $40,000 each to Harbor Homes and Liberty House.
The organization’s 2024 filing says its CFO receives monthly reports from sub-awardees, reviews allowable and unallowable costs and budget-to-actual figures, and summarizes the reports for review and approval by the president and vice president.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip Taub as chair and co-founder. Directors listed are Kelly Ayotte, Andy Crews, Steve Talarico, Jeff Hiatt, Angelo Mazzella, Mark Aquilino, Todd Wheatley, and Sal DeFranco.
Swimming with a Mission Inc is led by Philip Taub, Chair & Co-Founder since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Taub
Chair & Co-Founder
President, Treasurer & S → Chair & Co-Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Crews
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelo Mazzella
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hiatt
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ayotte
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Talarico
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Aquilino
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sal Defranco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Wheatley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joseph Graham (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Prestipino (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Brenner (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Taub (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Swimming with a Mission Inc
How much does Swimming with a Mission Inc give each year?
Swimming with a Mission Inc gave $1.7M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 17 grants.
What is Swimming with a Mission Inc's typical grant size?
Swimming with a Mission Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $94,917, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Swimming with a Mission Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Swimming with a Mission Inc give grants?
Swimming with a Mission Inc's top state is New Hampshire, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Florida (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (3 grants).
Does Swimming with a Mission Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Swimming with a Mission Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (18 grants).
Who are Swimming with a Mission Inc's largest grantees?
Swimming with a Mission Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Navy Seal Museum ($750,000), Operation Delta Dog ($186,500) and Camp Resilience ($185,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Swimming with a Mission Inc?
Swimming with a Mission Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Swimming with a Mission Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to help and honor veterans.” Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Operation Delta Dog says it rescues and trains homeless dogs to become service dogs for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and related challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Swimming with a Mission Inc?
Swimming with a Mission Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check swimwithamission.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Swimming with a Mission Inc's EIN?
Swimming with a Mission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4476050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Swimming with a Mission Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/swimming-with-a-mission-inc-morg_3fb1431b73db4b979db664a958d27a8b
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