The Swagelok Foundation
The Swagelok Foundation is a private foundation based in Solon, Ohio. Established in 2000, it supports communities where Swagelok associates live and work.
The Swagelok Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swagelok Foundation gave $1.4M across 222 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,367,680
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 222
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,161
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,905
- Total assets
- $10,441,876
- +125.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (54 of 221, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Swagelok Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29500 Solon Road, Solon, OH 44139
Phone: (440) 649-2059
Website: https://swagelok.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Swagelok Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Solon ($201K). Together the top 10 received $683K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,147 grants of 1,165 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Other reported recipient-state shares were Texas, 2%; Georgia, 1%; New Jersey, 0%; and Tennessee, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 222 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Swagelok Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 54 of 221 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $278 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 631% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $612K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 222 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Solon Solon, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $201,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Foodbank Inc Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $81,467 |
| Manufacturing Works Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $62,500 |
| American Red Cross Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $60,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Partnership Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $60,000 |
| Team Neo Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $24,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $22,929 |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $20,027 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,441,876 | $7,226,935 | $1,411,370 | $1,367,680 | 222 | $1,399,335 | $214,900 | $221,644 |
| 2024 | $4,626,311 | $161,008 | $1,511,838 | $1,466,131 | 254 | $1,499,183 | $148,352 | $270,559 |
| 2023 | $5,977,141 | $221,829 | $963,498 | $917,600 | 211 | $951,751 | $210,082 | $296,543 |
| 2022 | $6,717,810 | $51,211 | $1,017,182 | $963,020 | 280 | $993,904 | $96,871 | $344,570 |
| 2021 | $7,683,781 | $182,665 | $777,275 | $735,768 | 198 | $757,999 | $167,389 | $414,831 |
| 2020 | $8,278,391 | $64,106 | $622,583 | $612,055 | 77 | — | $101,812 | $418,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swagelok Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2025 — 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 describes its purpose as supporting the communities in which Swagelok associates live and work. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Manufacturing Works says its mission is to strengthen manufacturing through connection, education, and training. Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope, including through affordable housing. Family Promise of Greater Cleveland describes providing housing, case management, and supportive services to families facing homelessness. Global Cleveland says it works to connect international people with opportunities and foster an inviting community in Northeast Ohio.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 222 grants totaling $1,367,680. Grants ranged from $20 to $201,000, with a median of $1,905.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $201,000 to the City of Solon, $100,000 to Cuyahoga County Public Library, $81,467 to Cleveland Foodbank, $62,500 to Manufacturing Works, and $60,000 each to the American Red Cross and Greater Cleveland Partnership. The foundation also gave $50,000 to Team NEO and $24,000 to Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hannah Delis as chair, president, and trustee; Christopher Miklich as trustee and vice chair; Adriene Stemen as secretary and trustee; and Drew McDermitt as treasurer. Other listed trustees are Rob Miller, Andrea Zadd, Michael DiCesare, and Sarah Liston. Amy Johns is listed as assistant secretary, and Michael Calabro as trustee.
The Swagelok Foundation is led by Hannah Delis, Chair, President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hannah Delis
Chair, President & Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chair, President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Miklich
Trustee & Vice Chair
President, Chairman & Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriene Stemen
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Zadd
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dicesare
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Liston
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Calabro
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew McDermitt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Johns
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Lisa McKay (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Woo (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Speece (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony J. Coyne (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Connor Herr (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nicole Crews (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Christopher Nehez (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Nehez (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jen Woo (2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Lucarelli (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joel Feldman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Plazek (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Theresa Polacheck (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Swagelok Foundation
How much does The Swagelok Foundation give each year?
The Swagelok Foundation gave $1.4M across 222 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 254 grants.
What is The Swagelok Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swagelok Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,905, and its average grant was $6,161, across 222 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Swagelok Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Swagelok Foundation give grants?
The Swagelok Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (70 grants), Akron, OH (11 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and Solon, OH (4 grants).
Who are The Swagelok Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swagelok Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City of Solon ($201,000), Cuyahoga County Public Library ($100,000) and Cleveland Foodbank Inc ($81,467), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Swagelok Foundation?
The Swagelok Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Swagelok Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as supporting the communities in which Swagelok associates live and work. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Manufacturing Works says its mission is to strengthen manufacturing through connection, education, and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Swagelok Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Swagelok Foundation's EIN?
The Swagelok Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1923618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Swagelok Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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