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Swaha Foundation is a private corporation based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $17.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from $14.6M in 2019 to $17.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Swaha Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has decreased from $746K in 2021 to $557K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $105K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, California, New York, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 32 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.
Swaha Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA, NY.
Swaha Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 53 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $105K.
Swaha Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Swaha Foundation is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Goldstein | President | $81K | $0 | $81K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$17.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$17.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PathfindersGeneral Support | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Watershed SchoolGeneral Support | Boulder, CO | $105K | 2022 |
| Amazon WatchGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| The Solutions ProjectGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| 7th Generation Fund For IndiginousGeneral Support | Arcata, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Style Her EmpoweredGeneral Support | Salt Lake City, UT | $50K | 2022 |
| Girl VenturesGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Aspen Community FoundationGeneral Support | Basalt, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Protect Our WintersGeneral Support | Boulder, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Valley SettlementGeneral Support | Glenwood Springs, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| English In ActionGeneral Support | Basalt, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Bridge HouseGeneral Support | New Orleans, LA | $6K | 2022 |
| TgthrGeneral Support | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Congregation Nevei KodeshGeneral Support | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| ResponseGeneral Support | Aspen, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Mountain FilmGeneral Support | Telluride, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Queer AsteriskGeneral Support | Denver, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Mountain Voices ProjectGeneral Support | Carbondale, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Brave TrailsGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Colorado Wild Public LandsGeneral Support | Basalt, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Neshama CenterGeneral Support | Aspen, CO | $500 | 2022 |
| 40 Schools IncGeneral Support | New Orleans, LA | $100K | 2021 |
| UnchartedGeneral Support | Denver, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| AjwsGeneral Support | New York, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Thorne Nature ExperienceGeneral Support | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Friendship BridgeGeneral Support | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Girl RisingGeneral Support | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Tides FoundationGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Conservation Colorado Education FunGeneral Support | Denver, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Ndn CollectiveGeneral Support | Rapid City, SD | $25K | 2021 |
| Partners In HealthGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2021 |
| Sounds True FoundationGeneral Support | Louisville, CO | $10K | 2021 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer ResearchGeneral Support | Seattle, WA | $8K | 2021 |
| Moving TraditionsGeneral Support | Elkins Park, PA | $5K | 2021 |
| Rose Andom CenterGeneral Support | Denver, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| Passage Works InstituteGeneral Support | Boulder, CO | $4K | 2021 |
| Lewis Clark CollegeGeneral Support | Portland, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| Cambodian Children'SGeneral Support | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Free Flow FoundationGeneral Support | Jacksonville Beach, FL | $1K | 2021 |
| High Country NewsGeneral Support | Paonia, CO | $1K | 2021 |