Timothy W and Katherine a Swain
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain is a private foundation based in Peoria, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $63,450 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Peoria and elsewhere in Illinois.
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain at a glance
In short: Timothy W and Katherine a Swain gave $63K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,450
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,759
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $253,944
- -6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Timothy W and Katherine a Swain
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7412 N Edgewild Drive, Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: (309) 692-7340
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timothy W and Katherine a Swain funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peoria Riverfront Museum ($12K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 2% to Maryland, and 1% to New York. The listed grants show substantial support for organizations in Peoria, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Timothy W and Katherine a Swain open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria Riverfront Museum Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $11,216 |
| First Federated Church Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $8,867 |
| Peoria High Alumni Association Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $6,717 |
| Whittington Baptist Churc Whittington, IL | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $2,750 |
| Heartland Festival Orchestra Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Cornstock Theatre West Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $1,500 |
| Springdale Historic Preservation Peoria, IL | General Contribution | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,944 | $49,323 | $65,842 | $63,450 | 23 | $63,450 | $48,238 | $61,700 |
| 2024 | $270,463 | $46,554 | $54,970 | $53,550 | 22 | $53,550 | $45,559 | $63,442 |
| 2023 | $278,879 | $29,527 | $50,937 | $49,155 | 20 | $49,155 | $28,537 | $53,405 |
| 2022 | $300,287 | $33,620 | $50,468 | $48,900 | 17 | $48,900 | $32,650 | $49,247 |
| 2021 | $317,116 | $20,668 | $39,611 | $37,200 | 18 | $37,200 | $21,703 | $48,853 |
| 2020 | $336,032 | $74,985 | $34,510 | $33,000 | 21 | — | $74,623 | $37,209 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Timothy W and Katherine a Swain reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, religious organizations, and other charitable recipients. The Peoria Riverfront Museum describes its mission as inspiring lifelong learning through art, history, science, and achievement. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra says it presents live performances, music education, and community outreach; Springdale Historic Preservation says it funds maintenance, repairs, and equipment to preserve Historic Springdale Cemetery.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $63,450. Grants ranged from $400 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $12,000 to the Peoria Riverfront Museum, $11,216 to the Salvation Army in Peoria, $8,867 to First Federated Church, and $6,717 to the Peoria High Alumni Association. Other recipients included Heartland Festival Orchestra ($2,500), Peoria Symphony Orchestra ($2,000), Springdale Historic Preservation ($1,500), Peoria Zoological Society ($1,000), and Pathway Ministries ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy W Swain II, Nancy Crawford, and Cynthia Mills as trustees.
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Mills
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy W. Swain II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Timothy W and Katherine a Swain
How much does Timothy W and Katherine a Swain give each year?
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain gave $63K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 22 grants.
What is Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's typical grant size?
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,759, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Timothy W and Katherine a Swain that year got $2K on average.
Where does Timothy W and Katherine a Swain give grants?
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain gives mostly in Illinois: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (17 grants).
Does Timothy W and Katherine a Swain give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's largest grantees?
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's largest 2025 grantees include Peoria Riverfront Museum ($12,000), Salvation Army ($11,216) and First Federated Church ($8,867), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Timothy W and Katherine a Swain?
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Timothy W and Katherine a Swain fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, religious organizations, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timothy W and Katherine a Swain?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's EIN?
Timothy W and Katherine a Swain's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6299220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Timothy W and Katherine a Swain accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Timothy W and Katherine a Swain funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/timothy-w-and-katherine-a-swain-morg_760a14c8c4124d299f626720ee1f75b3
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