The Swing Set Foundation
The Swing Set Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $178K.
The Swing Set Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swing Set Foundation gave $178K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,651
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $19,739
- Median grant
- $15,718
- Total assets
- $145,063
- +33019.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (95% 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 Swing Set Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethel Church of Redding ($95K across 3 grants). Together the top 6 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Swing Set Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Africa 180 Inc Redding, CA | Tariro Vocational Program | $50,000 |
| Bethel Church of Redding Redding, CA | Encounter High School - Growth program '24-'25 | $49,633 |
| Bethel Church of Redding Redding, CA | Bethel World Race The Nations of the 10/40 Window M40 | $25,000 |
| Bethel Church of Redding Redding, CA | Encounter High School - Growth program | $20,000 |
| Africa 180 Inc Redding, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,718 |
| Global Effect Ministries Redding, CA | EHS Tuition Scholarship Fund | $7,800 |
| F Fitzsimon | Faithful Service Awards Program | $4,000 |
| U Fitzsimon | Faithful Service Awards Program | $4,000 |
| Reign Ministries Crystal, MN | S119 Fund | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,063 | $334,117 | $189,492 | $177,651 | 9 | $189,307 | $2,829 |
| 2023 | $438 | $13,501 | $13,063 | — | — | $13,033 | $44 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swing Set Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Swing Set Foundation is led by Daryl Maas, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daryl Maas
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christianna Maas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Swing Set Foundation
How much does The Swing Set Foundation give each year?
The Swing Set Foundation gave $178K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Swing Set Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swing Set Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,718, and its average grant was $19,739, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Swing Set Foundation give grants?
The Swing Set Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Redding, CA (6 grants).
Does The Swing Set Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Swing Set Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Swing Set Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swing Set Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bethel Church of Redding ($94,633 across 3 grants), Africa 180 Inc ($65,718 across 2 grants) and Global Effect Ministries ($7,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Swing Set Foundation?
The Swing Set Foundation reported $145K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Swing Set Foundation's EIN?
The Swing Set Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1575767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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