The Swank Foundation
The Swank Foundation is a private foundation, based in Peoria, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Swank Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swank Foundation gave $62K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,500
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,688
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,861,464
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (48% 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 Swank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center ($10K). Together the top 8 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Swank Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $52K (2023) to $132K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center Cave Creek, AZ | Provide food, referral information and financial aid for families and individuals within the organization's service area. | $10,000 |
| The Giving Closet Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | The Mandarin Career Closet | $10,000 |
| Happily Ever After Farm (Heaf) Cape May Courthouse, NJ | Projectsthat are high on the list to provide a safe environment for rescued animals under the care of the farm. | $10,000 |
| Players by the Sea Theatre Jacksonville Beach, FL | To continue to enrich the community by providing quality theatre performances and to help with the overall expenses of operating the theatre. | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZ | Provide food an meals for families and individuals her in the phoenix area, and throughout Arizona. | $10,000 |
| Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge Cave Creek, AZ | Help offset the cost of food and medical care, for the animals in the care of healing hearts, for the year. | $6,000 |
| Halo Animal Rescue Phoenix, AZ | Provide temporary shelter to abandoned cats and dogs until they can be adopted into permanent homes. | $3,500 |
| Camp Kesem Chapter at Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | To help with the cost of programs and services provided at camp kesem through the chapter at Florida state university. | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,861,464 | $-85,086 | $85,062 | $61,500 | 8 | $64,525 | $6,706 | $85,195 |
| 2023 | $1,642,325 | $-853 | $75,374 | $52,000 | 5 | $55,127 | $3,604 | $72,558 |
| 2022 | $1,408,578 | $-21,090 | $165,696 | $131,500 | 6 | $134,326 | — | $80,786 |
| 2021 | $2,217,657 | $354,663 | $120,092 | $85,000 | 6 | $87,203 | $317,040 | $106,398 |
| 2020 | $2,161,975 | $163,340 | $95,318 | $72,000 | 6 | — | $101,838 | $79,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Swank Foundation is led by Joanne Swank Mayer, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanne Swank Mayer
President
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 The Swank Foundation
How much does The Swank Foundation give each year?
The Swank Foundation gave $62K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 5 grants.
What is The Swank Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swank Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,688, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Swank Foundation give grants?
The Swank Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cave Creek, AZ (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Swank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Swank Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Swank Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swank Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center ($10,000), The Giving Closet Project Inc ($10,000) and Happily Ever After Farm (Heaf) ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Swank Foundation?
The Swank Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (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 is The Swank Foundation's EIN?
The Swank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2033468. 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 The Swank Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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