The Swint Foundation
The Swint Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Southampton, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $202K.
The Swint Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swint Foundation gave $159K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,640
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,728
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $182,706
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (68% 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 Swint Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southampton Youth Services ($64K). Together the top 5 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 24 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Swint Foundation gives
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 544% 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 $28K (2020) to $194K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Youth Services Southampton, NY | To fund the replacement of outdated fire alarm system | $63,640 |
| Ashley Hall Campus Initiative Fund Charleston, SC | To cover interior and exterior repairs, and mechanical and electrical system campus upgrades | $50,000 |
| Flying Point Foundation for Autism Water Mill, NY | To purchase computer equipment and equipment for children with autism, and to provide work opportunities for adults with autism | $20,000 |
| Heart of the Hamptons Southampton, NY | To support the year-round food pantry and assistance program | $15,000 |
| Fighting Chance Sag Harbor, NY | To support the cost of free cancer counseling services and transport services for cancer patients | $10,000 |
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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 | $182,706 | $205,674 | $174,762 | $158,640 | 5 | $168,185 | $202,374 | $30,923 |
| 2023 | $151,794 | $168,852 | $203,005 | $194,240 | 6 | $200,035 | $166,882 | $33,652 |
| 2022 | $186,673 | $70,678 | $157,079 | $145,000 | 4 | $153,554 | $67,153 | $41,860 |
| 2021 | $273,074 | $54,672 | $90,488 | $77,600 | 5 | $87,235 | $52,622 | $42,810 |
| 2020 | $308,890 | $29,326 | $37,454 | $27,500 | 4 | — | $26,782 | $36,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swint 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
The Swint Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kit Carson Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Oplinger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire C. Avnyin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Claire C Avnyin (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Swint Foundation
How much does The Swint Foundation give each year?
The Swint Foundation gave $159K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 6 grants.
What is The Swint Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swint Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,728, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Swint Foundation give grants?
The Swint Foundation gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Swint Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Swint Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Swint Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swint Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southampton Youth Services ($63,640), Ashley Hall Campus Initiative Fund ($50,000) and Flying Point Foundation for Autism ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Swint Foundation?
The Swint Foundation reported $183K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Swint Foundation?
The Swint Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Southampton, NY. It holds $183K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Swint Foundation's EIN?
The Swint Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6032740. 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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