William and Mary Swift Foundation
The William and Mary Swift Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $1,300 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas.
William and Mary Swift Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Mary Swift Foundation gave $1K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $100), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,300
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $328
- +61.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (77% 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 William and Mary Swift Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13956 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 632-6561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Mary Swift Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ac Paw - Acme ($100). Together the top 10 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 8% to Missouri, 8% to Iowa, and 8% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William and Mary Swift Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $700 (2021) to $1K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ac Paw - Acme Acme, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society St. Louis, MO | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| Children & Families of IA Des Moines, IA | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| City Opera House Traverse City, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| Inland Seas Educ Associaton Suttons Bay, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| NMC Foundation Traverse City, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| North Sky Raptor Sanctuary Interlochen, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| Peninsula Community Library Traverse City, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
| Salvation Army Traverse City, MI | General Purpose Grant | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328 | $2,495 | $2,370 | $1,300 | 13 | $1,300 | $23 |
| 2024 | $203 | $2,195 | $2,345 | $1,300 | 13 | $1,300 | $17 |
| 2023 | $353 | $2,020 | $2,195 | $1,200 | 12 | $1,200 | $32 |
| 2022 | $528 | $1,695 | $1,520 | $700 | 7 | $700 | $19 |
| 2021 | $353 | $1,500 | $1,695 | $700 | 7 | $700 | $26 |
| 2020 | $548 | $2,500 | $2,145 | $1,300 | 13 | — | $28 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Mary Swift Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2025 grantees, Leelanau Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County and providing educational programs about the county’s natural heritage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,300. Each grant was $100. Named recipients include AC Paw - Acme, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Children & Families of IA, City Opera House, Inland Seas Education Association, Leelanau Conservancy, NMC Foundation, North Sky Raptor Sanctuary, Peninsula Community Library, Salvation Army, TC Paw Cat Rescue, and The Watershed Center; each is listed as receiving $100 for a general purpose grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William A. Swift as president and treasurer, Mary E. Swift as vice president and secretary, and Scott D. Harvey as director.
William and Mary Swift Foundation is led by William A. Swift, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William A. Swift
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Harvey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Swift
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 William and Mary Swift Foundation
How much does William and Mary Swift Foundation give each year?
William and Mary Swift Foundation gave $1K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 13 grants.
What is William and Mary Swift Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Mary Swift Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $100, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William and Mary Swift Foundation give grants?
William and Mary Swift Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (8%) and Iowa (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (6 grants).
Does William and Mary Swift Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William and Mary Swift Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William and Mary Swift Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Mary Swift Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ac Paw - Acme ($100), Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society ($100) and Children & Families of IA ($100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William and Mary Swift Foundation?
William and Mary Swift Foundation reported $328 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William and Mary Swift Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2025 grantees, Leelanau Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County and providing educational programs about the county’s natural heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Mary Swift Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William and Mary Swift Foundation's EIN?
William and Mary Swift Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4360800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William and Mary Swift Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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