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Straws Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Carol Swarts. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $520K. Total assets have grown from $762K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Straws Charitable Foundation has made 11 grants totaling $175K, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has grown from $31K in 2021 to $71K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $73K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $47K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nebraska and Washington and Kentucky. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Straws Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, WA, KY.
Straws Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $175K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $47K.
Straws Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Straws Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Swarts | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith Swarts | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$91K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$71K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$66K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$175K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$9K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wesleyan University (77 Sh Microsoft)EDUCATIONLEDUCATIONALEDUEDUCATIONAL | Lincoln, NE | $47K | 2023 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Lincoln, NE | $9K | 2023 |
| Franklin ScholarshipsEDUCATIONAL | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Elmwood Community FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Elmwood, NE | $6K | 2023 |
| Northern Kentucky UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Highland Heights, KY | $4K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutch Sep ScholarshipsSCHOLARSHIPS | Seattle, WA | $45K | 2022 |