Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its stated charitable purpose is to relieve sick, suffering, and indigent people, including older adults, and to support public and charitable hospitals.
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw gave $136K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $136,000
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,476
- -6.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,183,943
- +10.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists an online application and says award restrictions are specified through that application.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists “ONLINE APPLICATION” under deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists “ONLINE APPLICATION” under deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Lynch - Bank Of America
Mailing address: 101 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw
Who Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Stamford Hospital ($10K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 42 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were reported as 96% to recipients in Connecticut and 4% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw gives
- 38% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2023) to $136K (2026). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | Unrestircted General | $10,000 |
| Griffin Hospital Derby, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Harc Inc Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Cornell Scott-Hill Health Corp New Haven, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Cos Cob, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Danbury Hospitalnew Milford Hospital FD Danbury, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Storrs, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Circle of Care Fam with Cancer Wilton, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Thames Valley Council for Comm Action Jewett City, CT | Unrestricted General | $6,500 |
| Rvnahealth Ridgefield, CT | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,183,943 | $430,428 | $196,776 | $136,000 | 21 | $162,501 | $400,503 | $171,842 |
| 2025 | $2,870,444 | $272,433 | $178,206 | $125,000 | 18 | $148,068 | $241,439 | $162,380 |
| 2024 | $2,763,778 | $92,655 | $168,740 | $123,000 | 1 | $145,272 | $60,977 | $147,539 |
| 2023 | $2,845,548 | $-68,459 | $176,692 | $116,500 | 1 | $139,605 | $32,325 | $146,555 |
| 2022 | $3,085,852 | $608,239 | $180,660 | $124,000 | 1 | $147,676 | $576,984 | $166,228 |
| 2021 | $2,900,303 | $169,489 | $162,762 | $119,500 | 1 | — | $147,111 | $145,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2026 — 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’s stated purpose is “the relief of sick, suffering and indigent; aged men and women; and/or for the support of public and charitable hospitals.” Its grant-program description says grants are one year in duration, gives priority to organizations serving economically disadvantaged children and older adults, and says applicants cannot receive funding for more than three consecutive years.
Examples of 2026 grantees include health care providers and community-service organizations. Cornell Scott-Hill Health Corporation describes its mission as providing accessible, culturally appropriate health care and addressing health disparities. Griffin Hospital says it provides personalized health care and works to improve community health. HARC Inc says it supports people with intellectual disabilities and their families through support, education, and advocacy. Kids in Crisis Inc describes its work as prevention, counseling, and crisis services for children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $136,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. In filing year 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $125,000; in 2024, it reported one grant totaling $123,000.
Among the largest grants reported for 2026 were $10,000 each to Stamford Hospital, Griffin Hospital, HARC Inc, Cornell Scott-Hill Health Corporation, Kids in Crisis, and Danbury HospitalNew Milford Hospital FD. The listed purposes were unrestricted general support. Other recipients included the University of Connecticut Foundation ($7,500), Circle of Care Fam with Cancer ($7,500), and Thames Valley Council for Community Action ($6,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$31K (2021) → $38K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $38K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw
How much does Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw give each year?
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw gave $136K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $125K across 18 grants.
What is Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,476, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw give grants?
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw gives mostly in Connecticut: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (4 grants), New Haven, CT (2 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (2 grants).
Does Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's largest 2026 grantees include Stamford Hospital ($10,000), Griffin Hospital ($10,000) and Harc Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw?
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is “the relief of sick, suffering and indigent; aged men and women; and/or for the support of public and charitable hospitals.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw?
The 2025 filing lists an online application and says award restrictions are specified through that application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's EIN?
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6026054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/swindells-char-fdn-tr-uw-morg_d7af989988294d30865e0d4177fe29a3
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