The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westlake, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $567K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $14K.
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation gave $48K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,700
- +55.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,963
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $567,488
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% 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 The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Edward High School ($10K). Together the top 8 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% 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 $31K (2023) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Edward High School Lakewood, OH | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| You Summer to Success Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Same Cafe Denver, CO | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Birthing Beautiful Communities Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| SOS Children's Village Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $4,700 |
| Homes of Hope India Wilmington, NC | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $567,488 | $28,807 | $52,657 | $47,700 | 8 | $47,700 | $14,223 | $32,366 |
| 2023 | $591,338 | $31,228 | $37,125 | $30,700 | 5 | $30,700 | $14,901 | $27,674 |
| 2022 | $597,235 | $57,216 | $57,952 | $50,530 | 8 | $50,530 | $13,884 | $27,972 |
| 2021 | $597,971 | $151,762 | $34,749 | $31,700 | 6 | $31,700 | $93,570 | $29,505 |
| 2020 | $480,958 | $119,067 | $47,972 | $46,480 | 10 | — | $35,890 | $26,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation is led by Sanjay Garg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanjay Garg
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malavika N. Garg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation
How much does The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation give each year?
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation gave $48K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 5 grants.
What is The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,963, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation give grants?
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Who are The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Edward High School ($10,000), Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation ($10,000) and You Summer to Success ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation?
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation reported $567K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation's EIN?
The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0405066. 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
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