Sword and Spoon Foundation
Sword and Spoon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $617K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $26K.
Sword and Spoon Foundation at a glance
In short: Sword and Spoon Foundation gave $65K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,900
- +57.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,113
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $617,073
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sword and Spoon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Center for Faith Work ($20K). Together the top 8 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sword and Spoon Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $124K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Center for Faith Work Austin, TX | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Trinity Grace Church Brooklyn, NY | Program Support | $13,000 |
| Sword & Spoon Workshop Inc Woodstock, VT | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Arena Hall Foundation Austin, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Bethel Ame Church Boston, MA | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Leadership Transformations Lexington, MA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Restore Austin Austin, TX | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Worldvision Inc Federal Way, WA | Program Support | $1,900 |
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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 | $617,073 | $33,278 | $78,990 | $64,900 | 8 | $71,945 | $26,233 | $31,049 |
| 2023 | $602,629 | $6,501 | $47,729 | $41,115 | 6 | $42,215 | $4,639 | $30,430 |
| 2022 | $635,704 | $26,822 | $58,861 | $36,629 | 3 | $45,988 | — | $16,562 |
| 2021 | $734,520 | $64,662 | $158,830 | $124,139 | 8 | $131,451 | $37,283 | $37,522 |
| 2020 | $889,933 | $43,128 | $105,574 | $82,426 | 10 | — | $11,980 | $38,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sword and Spoon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sword and Spoon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Kingston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kingston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 Sword and Spoon Foundation
How much does Sword and Spoon Foundation give each year?
Sword and Spoon Foundation gave $65K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 6 grants.
What is Sword and Spoon Foundation's typical grant size?
Sword and Spoon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,113, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sword and Spoon Foundation give grants?
Sword and Spoon Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Vermont (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Sword and Spoon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Sword and Spoon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are Sword and Spoon Foundation's largest grantees?
Sword and Spoon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Austin Center for Faith Work ($20,000), Trinity Grace Church ($13,000) and Sword & Spoon Workshop Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sword and Spoon Foundation?
Sword and Spoon Foundation reported $617K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sword and Spoon Foundation's EIN?
Sword and Spoon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7494902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sword and Spoon Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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