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Sears-Swetland Family Foundation is a private trust based in BRATENAHL, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1950. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $4.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. According to available records, Sears-Swetland Family Foundation has made 149 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $279K and $335K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $335K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 76 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Maine, Vermont, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sears-Swetland Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 149 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, ME, VT.
Sears-Swetland Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 149 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K.
Sears-Swetland Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (346522143) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Sears-Swetland Family Foundation is headquartered in BRATENAHL, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Swetland Eppig | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Lydia Harrington | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David S Swetland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marianne Eppig | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David T Eppig | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$335K
Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
$6M
Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
$279K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$62K
Distribution Amount
$285K
Total: $4.6M
Total Grants
149
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
76
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The LandNEIGHBORHOOD NEWS REPORTING | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Western Reserve Land ConservancyCONSERVATION/PARKS | Moreland Hills, OH | $35K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Museum Of Natural HistoryHEALTH | Cleveland, OH | $30K | 2023 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical GardensENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Boothbay, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Swetland Center For Environmental HealthENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Cleveland, OH | $15K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Institute Of ArtARTS EDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Cleveland MetroparksOUTDOOR EDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| University SettlementSOCIAL SERVICES | Cleveland, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of VermontCONSERVATION | Monpelier, VT | $9K | 2023 |
| Friends Of HildeneRESTORATION | Manchester, VT | $6K | 2023 |
| Lake Erie Nature And Science CenterENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Bay Village, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Montessori Development PartnershipEDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Nature Center Of Shaker LakesENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodSOCIAL SERVICES | Columbus, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Rid All FarmURBAN AGRICULTURE | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| St Matthew United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| The Bennington Garden ClubHORTICULTURE EDUCATION | Arlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermonters For A Clean EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL | Danby, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Great LakesENVIRONMENTAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Footpath FoundationOUTDOOR EDUCATION | Parma, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough SchoolsEDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Global ClevelandCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Ohio Environmental CouncilCONSERVATION | Columbus, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Urban Community SchoolENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Midcoast ConservancyCONSERVATION | Edgecomb, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Ace Alliance For Climate EducationCLIMATE EDUCATION | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| American Rivers IncENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Northeast OhioSOCIAL SERVICES | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Tree CoalitionENVIRONMENTAL | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| College Now Greater ClevelandEDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Conservancy For Cuyahoga National ParkCONSERVATION | Peninsula, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law And Policy CenterCOVID RAPID RESONSE FUND | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Western ReserveSOCIAL SERVICES | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Hunger NetworkSOCIAL SERVICES | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Zoological SocietyWILDLIFE EDUCATION | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Spice Field KitchenAGRICULTURAL | Cleveland, OH | $4K | 2023 |
| Old Brooklyn CdcSOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH | Cleveland, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| HildeneRESTORATION | Manchester, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Beyond Pesticides OhioENVIRONMENTAL/HEALTH | Cleveland, CO | $5K | 2022 |