The Swint Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Southampton, NY EIN: 58-6032740

Human services

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.

Key facts about The Swint Foundation

EIN: 58-6032740
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $158,640
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $31,728
Median grant: $20,000
Total assets: $182,706
Primary geography: New York (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Swint Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Swint Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were New York (68%) and South Carolina (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southampton, NY (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$183K

+20.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$159K

-18.3% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

-2.0% YoY

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.

About The Swint Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Human services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $109K (68%)

South Carolina $50K (32%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia New York South Carolina

Cities

SouthamptonCharlestonSag HarborWater MillNorth CharlestonWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$182,706	$151,794	$186,673
Revenue	$205,674	$168,852	$70,678
Expenses	$174,762	$203,005	$157,079
Qualifying Distributions	$168,185	$200,035	$153,554
Net Investment Income	$202,374	$166,882	$67,153
Distributable Amount	$30,923	$33,652	$41,860

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Southampton Youth Services ($63,640), Ashley Hall Campus Initiative Fund ($50,000), Flying Point Foundation for Autism ($20,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Kit Carson Bennett	Trustee	2	—
Claire C Avnyin	Secretary	2	$6,250
Thomas E Oplinger	Trustee	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human services

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How large is The Swint Foundation?

As of 2024, The Swint Foundation holds $183K in total assets with $206K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $159K in 2024.

Where does The Swint Foundation operate?

The Swint Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, South Carolina.

What size grants does The Swint Foundation award?

In 2024, The Swint Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $159K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Swint Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Swint Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.