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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-6065205

Swig Foundation

A private foundation in San Francisco, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 127 grants and $750,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Carolyn Ferris
220 Montgomery Street Suite 950
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 291-1100
Form and materials
Applications should be in writing
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $750,000

    Grants listed
    127
    Assets, end of year
    $11,231,422
  • Tax year 2023

    $600,000

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $5,527,018
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,001,000

    Grants listed
    155
    Assets, end of year
    $6,004,080
  • Tax year 2021

    $947,751

    Grants listed
    228
    Assets, end of year
    $7,187,961
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,000,500

    Grants listed
    260
    Assets, end of year
    $6,448,784
  • Tax year 2019

    $957,689

    Grants listed
    245
    Assets, end of year
    $7,220,523
  • Tax year 2018

    $938,901

    Grants listed
    243
    Assets, end of year
    $7,966,171

Grants paid in 2024

127 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Eastside PrepEast Palo Alto, CA

    Commited to opening new doors for first-generation and low-income students and preparing them to succeed in college.

    $31,415
  2. SF JazzSan Francisco, CA

    Celebrate the spirit of jazz through innovative artistic, education, and community programs.

    $30,000
  3. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Provide the best possible care to all patients, make important discoveries that benefit patients and offer the best training.

    $29,000
  4. Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationMount Vernon, VA

    Preserve and safeguard the home of george washington while sharing his unparalleled legacy with the world.

    $25,000
  5. The Serica InitiativeNew York, NY

    Raise awareness of the asian diaspora in america through storytelling, empowerment and the power of convening.

    $25,000
  6. Treasure Valley InstituteBoise, ID

    Provides meaningful experiences in the arts to inspire children.

    $25,000
  7. Women's Media CenterWashington, DC

    Works with the media to ensure that womens stories are told and womens voices are heard.

    $25,000
  8. California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA

    Give the gift of education to talented students who are advancing positive change.

    $23,960
  9. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Lead the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection.

    $23,000
  10. Sun Valley Writer's Conference IncKetchum, ID

    Strives to bring together readers, writers, and artists of diverse age, background, and experience to be informed, enlightened, challenged, and inspired by a world-class literary program in the great outdoors.

    $23,000
  11. Center for Community ChangeWashington, DC

    To build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change the policies and institutions that impact their lives.

    $20,000
  12. China Institute in America IncNew York, NY

    Dedicated to deepening the worlds understanding of china through programs in business, art, culture, cuisine, and education.

    $20,000
  13. Harvard UniversityBoston, MA

    Devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally.

    $20,000
  14. Stanford Jazz WorkshopStanford, CA

    Dedicated to jazz education and appreciation.

    $20,000
  15. KqedSan Francisco, CA

    Serves the people of northern california with a community-supported alternative to commercial media.

    $19,265
  16. Friends of San Francisco LibrarySan Francisco, CA

    To strengthen, support and advocate for a premier public library system in san francisco.

    $15,500
  17. Municipal Art Society of New YorkNew York, NY

    Work to inspire, educate, and empower new yorkers to engage in the betterment of the city.

    $15,000
  18. SF- Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    Supply food to 400+ partner organizations, who provide free food programs for hungry families and individuals.

    $15,000
  19. Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA

    Foster a multi-century, enduring jewish peoplehood and civilization.

    $12,000
  20. Women S Earth AllianceBerkeley, CA

    Uplift local solutions to issues of water, food, land, and climate change by providing women with trainings, resources, and advocacy support.

    $11,500
  21. NPR FoundationWashington, DC

    Create a more informed public, invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures.

    $11,477
  22. American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup FoundationPasadena, CA

    To preserve and protect the natural ocean environment for the benefit of the public.

    $10,000
  23. Ballet IdahoBoise, ID

    Train young dancers through musicality, technical precision, and artistic expression.

    $10,000
  24. Sage SchoolHailey, ID

    A year-round, alternative program boasting small class sizes and personalized curriculum.

    $10,000
  25. Spirit Rock Meditation CenterWoodacre, CA

    Dedicated to the teachings of the buddha as presented in the vipassana tradition.

    $10,000
  26. Tricycle FoundationNew York, NY

    Make buddhist teachings and practices broadly available.

    $10,000
  27. Central SynagogueNew York, NY

    Providing life-long innovative, jewish education and cultural activities that reinforce positive, empowering elements of jewish life and history.

    $9,675
  28. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    Deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.

    $8,477
  29. Solar Electric Light FundWashington, DC

    Use the power of the sun to fight poverty and climate change.

    $8,375
  30. Against Malaria FoundationKansas City, MO

    We protect people from malaria. We fund nets and ensure they are distributed and used.

    $7,000
  31. California TroutSan Francisco, CA

    Revitalize waters for resilient wild fish and a better california.

    $6,478
  32. San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CA

    Inspire and serve audiences and communities throughout the bay area and the world through the power of musical performance.

    $6,478
  33. Vail Health FoundationVail, CO

    Provide excellent patient care for residents and visitors in the communities we serve.

    $6,478
  34. Betty Ford Alpine GardensVail, CO

    To protect the alpine environment through education, conservation and living plant collections.

    $6,477
  35. Brown UniversityProvidence, RI

    Advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.

    $6,477
  36. Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA

    Offers grants to help families in crisis so they can pay for housing and emergency needs.

    $6,477
  37. Temple EmanuelSan Francisco, CA

    Enrich the spiritual and social lives of our members through community, innovation, and inclusion.

    $6,477
  38. Tides Center Shalom BayitBerkeley, CA

    Support battered women on paths to safety; organize effective strategies for violence prevention and response; and improve jewish womens access to domestic violence services.

    $6,476
  39. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    To educate its students and cultivate their capacity for lifelong learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.

    $5,688
  40. Dia Art FoundationNew York, NY

    Committed to advancing, realizing, and preserving the vision of artist.

    $5,000
  41. Dia Center for the Arts IncNew York, NY

    Advancing, realizing, and preserving the vision of artists.

    $5,000
  42. Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC)San Francisco, CA

    Enhances access, recreation and education programs in golden gate national parks, including muir woods, crissy field and alcatraz.

    $5,000
  43. Hampton's International Film Festival IncEast Hampton, NY

    Offers programs that enlighten, educate, and provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers.

    $5,000
  44. Headlands Center for the ArtsSausalito, CA

    Dedicated to supporting artists; the creative process; and the development of new, innovative ideas and artwork.

    $5,000
  45. Preservation Hall FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    Creates greater awareness and appreciation for new orleans music and the communities that support it.

    $5,000
  46. Reproductive Freedom for AllWashington, DC

    Organizes and mobilizes to fight for access to abortion, birth control, paid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination.

    $5,000
  47. The AdvocatesHailey, ID

    Build a more compassionate community, free from sexual abuse and relationship violence.

    $5,000
  48. The Community Library AssociationKetchum, ID

    Serve the wood river valley in ways beyond those of a traditional library by engaging individuals through its library services, contemporary programming, and museum resources.

    $5,000
  49. The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, ID

    Build a healty community through access to good food and addresses the root causes of food insecurity in collaboration with key partners.

    $5,000
  50. The Kitchen Sisters ProductionsSan Francisco, CA

    Create documentaries that chronicle untold stories of american culture and tradition.

    $5,000
  51. UC Berkeley Art MuseumBerkeley, CA

    Inspire the imagination and ignite critcal dialogue through art and film, engaging audiences from the uc berkeley campus and the bay area.

    $5,000
  52. Wilkes Bashford Helping Hands Emergency FundSan Francisco, CA

    Provide "first call" emergency solutions for women and their children in the san francisco bay area.

    $5,000
  53. Wood River Community YMCABoise, ID

    Build strong kids, strong families and a strong community through programs that develop the whole person in spirit, mind and body.

    $5,000
  54. Greenbelt AllianceSan Francisco, CA

    Fully protect the bay area's 3.6 million-acre greenbelt of natural and agricultural lands.

    $4,000
  55. Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA

    Help shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers.

    $4,000
  56. Givedirectly IncNew York, NY

    Lets donors send money directlyto the worlds poorest households. In doing so, aim to accelerate theend of extreme povertyglobally.

    $3,000
  57. Marin Primary & Middle SchoolLarkspur, CA

    Make education meaningful, while encouraging pride in self, respect for others, and enthusiasm for learning.

    $3,000
  58. Road Recovery Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Educate young people about addiction and other adversities in hopes of helping them find their way towards a healthy and happy future.

    $3,000
  59. UC Davis FoundationDavis, CA

    Highlighting the impacts of philanthropy and stewarding private donations to the university

    $3,000
  60. Clinic by the BaySan Francisco, CA

    Understand and serve, with dignity and respect, the health and wellness needs of the medically underserved in the san francisco bay area.

    $2,500
  61. Henry's Fork FoundationAshton, ID

    To conserve, protect, and restore the unique fisheries, wildlife, and aesthetic qualities of the henry's fork and its watershed.

    $2,500
  62. Insight Meditation SocietyBarre, MA

    Provide a spiritual refuge for all who seek freedom of mind and heart.

    $2,500
  63. Parish Art MuseumWater Mill, NY

    Bring art and people together.

    $2,500
  64. SF MomaSan Francisco, CA

    Assemble unparalleled collections, create exhilarating exhibitions, and develop engaging public programs.

    $2,500
  65. St Luke's Wood River Foundation IncKetchum, ID

    To inspire generosity that improves health and well-being in the community.

    $2,500
  66. The Affordability ProjectSan Francisco, CA

    Fill the gap in affordable housing for educators, nurses, first responders, small business owners, and the many people who serve san francisco.

    $2,500
  67. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Work around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.

    $2,500
  68. Trout UnlimitedWashington, DC

    Work to keep our country's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds safe from environmental threats for this and future generations of anglers to enjoy.

    $2,500
  69. UC BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    Educating students to be leaders and innovators, creating knowledge to address societal challenges.

    $2,500
  70. University of Western Ontario Foundation IncJericho, NY

    Provide a strong and efficient central service that supports and furthers the goals of institutional advancement at western.

    $2,500
  71. American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncNew York, NY

    Were a passionate, innovative, and diverse global team dedicated to lifting lives and strengthening communities in 70 countries.

    $2,000
  72. AneraWashington, DC

    Help refugees and others hurt by conflicts in palestine, lebanon and jordan live with purpose and hope.

    $2,000
  73. Clean Water ActionMount Clemens, MI

    Protect our environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life.

    $2,000
  74. St Ignatius College PrepatorySan Francisco, CA

    A community of lifelong learners that supports students as they develop into thriving adults.

    $2,000
  75. Town School for BoysSan Francisco, CA

    Town provides a rich, challenging and rigorous educational experience that addresses the distinctive energy levels and developmental styles of boys.

    $2,000
  76. Oakland Museum of CaliforniaOakland, CA

    Inspires californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities.

    $1,750
  77. CPMC FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Provides resources beyond what daily operations can fund to innovate, expand and increase access to the exceptional care we provide in a more personal way.

    $1,500
  78. Mountain HumaneHailey, ID

    Transfer animals from under-resourced shelters and rescues at a moment's notice.

    $1,500
  79. Sugi FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Create biodiversity, climate resilience and wellbeing in communities.

    $1,500
  80. The Horns Project IncNew York, NY

    Help students and schools overcome resource and access limitations and connect professionally with us jazz musicians.

    $1,500
  81. UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    Help ensure that uc berkeley retains its excellence in teaching, research, and public service by supporting students and faculty across campus.

    $1,500
  82. Trailing of the Sheep FestivalHailey, ID

    Celebrates the sheep, herders, history, and food.

    $1,250
  83. Allies for Allies Champion FundLos Angeles, CA

    To be a resource for parents/guardians and caregivers who support neurodivergent individuals of those with intellectual disabilities.

    $1,000
  84. Author's Guild FoundationNew York, NY

    Educates, supports, and protects american writers to ensure that a rich, diverse body of literature can flourish.

    $1,000
  85. Berkeley Preparatory SchoolTampa, FL

    Independent school leader with an innovative curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, empathy, resilience, and wonder in our students.

    $1,000
  86. Berkshire SchoolSheffield, MA

    Create an inclusive community where students are known well, provides an empowering experience, and prepares students for lives of purpose.

    $1,000
  87. By the Bay HealthLarkspur, CA

    Enhance the quality of life for our patients while providing practical and emotional support to their families and caregivers.

    $1,000
  88. California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA

    Focusing our science superpowers on the ecosystems that need them most: coral reefs, tropical islands, and our very own home state.

    $1,000
  89. City Arts & LecturesSan Francisco, CA

    Offered unique programs with leading figures in arts and ideas.

    $1,000
  90. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    Help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care.

    $1,000
  91. Jewish Community CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Increase our role and visibility as a contributor to the cultural fabric of san francisco and the welfare of our city.

    $1,000
  92. Katherine Delmar Burke SchoolSan Francisco, CA

    Educate, encourage and empower girls.

    $1,000
  93. NAACPBaltimore, MD

    Committed to dismantling racism and disrupting inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free.

    $1,000
  94. North Beach CitizensSan Francisco, CA

    Helping the community with food, housing, & stability.

    $1,000
  95. Pen American Center IncNew York, NY

    Unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.

    $1,000
  96. Pforsich Pfall Pfundraising PfestivitiesSebastopol, CA

    Provide other individuals and families experiencing difficult medical endeavors with the necessary funds needed for their challenging and expensive journeys.

    $1,000
  97. San Francisco Zen CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Offer daily meditation, regular monastic retreats and practice periods, classes, lectures, and workshops.

    $1,000
  98. Schools of the Sacred HeartSan Francisco, CA

    Committed to academic excellence, to the endowment of spiritual and ethical values, religious and socio-economic diversity of the bay area.

    $1,000
  99. SffilmSan Francisco, CA

    Transforming the world through the creativity and inspiration of film.

    $1,000
  100. Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CA

    Conserves scenic, natural, agricultural and open land for the future of sonoma county.

    $1,000
  101. Tenderloin Neighborhood (TNDC)San Francisco, CA

    Provides affordable housing and services for low-income people in the tenderloin and throughout san francisco, to promote equitable access to opportunity and resources.

    $1,000
  102. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    First to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

    $1,000
  103. Queens Jewish Community Council IncForest Hills, NY

    Provide social services to those in need to improve their quality of life regardless of race, creed, age, religion, color, diability, national origin, sex or marital status.

    $700
  104. Environmental Working GroupWashington, DC

    Empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment.

    $500
  105. Episcopal Community ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    Help homeless and very low-income people every day and every night obtain the housing, jobs, shelter, and essential services each person needs.

    $500
  106. Food RunnersSan Francisco, CA

    Help alleviate hunger in san francisco, help prevent waste and help create community.

    $500
  107. Graduate Theological UnionBerkeley, CA

    Educating scholars for vocations devoted to study and service

    $500
  108. Hamakua Youth Foundation IncHonokaa, HI

    Dedicated to creating nurturing, stimulating and enjoyable youth-centered, after-school, occasional weekend, and summer programs for youth of the hamakua district.

    $500
  109. Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CA

    To end family homelessness in the san francisco bay area.

    $500
  110. Holy Family Day Homes of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Provide affordable, high quality, early childhood education and family support service in a stable nurturing environment.

    $500
  111. La Luz Bilingual CenterSonoma, CA

    La luz provides english language training and financial support services, teaches computer skills, and hosts medical and legal services.

    $500
  112. Meals on Wheels of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Provide a network of services that allows seniors to live in their homes with dignity and independence as long as possible.

    $500
  113. Milo FoundationAlbany, CA

    Rescue adoptable dogs and cats from high-kill animal control shelters and adopt them to loving homes.

    $500
  114. Ohlhoff Recovery ProgramsSan Francisco, CA

    Provided quality programs for adults and adolescents in recovery from substance abuse and chemical dependency.

    $500
  115. Safe & SoundSan Francisco, CA

    Prevent child abuse and reduce its devastating impact.

    $500
  116. Sonoma County Fire DistrictWindsor, CA

    Compassionately care for the safety of our communities and our visitors through progressive professional emergency preparedness and response.

    $500
  117. St Vincent de Paul Societyof Marin CountySan Rafael, CA

    Grow in holiness and build a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.

    $500
  118. Summer SearchOakland, CA

    Help low-income students across the country rise to their potential and become beacons of change in their communities.

    $500
  119. The New York Board of RabbisNew York, NY

    Provide opportunities for rabbis of different denominations to come together for study, comradery, professional development and ongoing education.

    $500
  120. University of South Florida Foundation IncTampa, FL

    Serves the people of florida, the nation, and the world by fostering intellectual inquiry and outcomes that positively shape the future - regionally, nationally and globally.

    $500
  121. Cameo Cinema FoundationSt Helena, CA

    To preserve and advance the cameo cinema.

    $250
  122. Global Fund for WomenSan Francisco, CA

    Support the tireless and courageous efforts of womens groups who work every day to win rights for women and girls.

    $250
  123. Institute of Contemporary Art San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Offer artist from around the world an opportunity to push boundaries, experiment with new ideas, and take risks.

    $250
  124. Project Open HandSan Francisco, CA

    Provides meals with love to seniors and the critically ill.

    $250
  125. Raphael HouseSan Francisco, CA

    Help at-risk families achieve stable housing and financial independence while strengthening family bonds and personal dignity.

    $250
  126. Seva FoundationBerkeley, CA

    Partner worldwide to create self-sustaining programs that preserve and restore sight.

    $250
  127. Sonoma Mountain PreservationGlen Ellen, CA

    Preserve sonoma mountains scenic, agricultural, and natural resources by cultivating a sense of place, engaging people with the landscape, and inspiring them to become mountain stewards.

    $150

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture19 grants $186,24343% of the total
  2. Education13 grants $83,96019% of the total
  3. Health7 grants $50,95512% of the total
  4. International aid7 grants $26,5006% of the total
  5. Community development2 grants $26,4776% of the total
  6. Environment5 grants $17,8524% of the total
  7. 9 other causes20 grants $44,90510% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California69 grants $363,176
  2. New York18 grants $112,375
  3. Idaho13 grants $98,250
  4. District of Columbia11 grants $75,102
  5. Virginia1 grant $25,000
  6. Massachusetts3 grants $23,500
  7. Maryland4 grants $19,165
  8. Colorado2 grants $12,955
  9. Pennsylvania1 grant $7,000
  10. Rhode Island1 grant $6,477

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Steven SwigTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Carolyn Zecca FerrisTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Susan WatkinsTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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