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The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation is a private corporation based in RESTON, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $271K in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and California. According to available records, The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation has made 137 grants totaling $340K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $86K in 2020 to $172K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 76 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, California, Nevada, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 39 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.
The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 137 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA, NV.
The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation has distributed a total of $340K across 137 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K.
The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation is headquartered in RESTON, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Shelton | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Janet Buschert | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack Shelton | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$35K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$32K
Distribution Amount
$93K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
137
Total Giving
$340K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
76
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated CommunityOUR STUDY FRIENDS TUTORING SUPPORT PROGRAM. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Lake Tahoe Unified School DistrictSTEM MATERIALS TO STIMULATE 24 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. & FOR STEM ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD TRIPS, WATER TEST KITS, AND BOOKS. | S Lake Tahoe, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning FundSUPER SUMMER LEARNING COMPLETE ADVENTURES CAMP. | Glenwood Springs, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy"WATERSHED PEN PAL" PROGRAM SETUP, SUPPLIES AND INSTRUCTIONS, 16 CLASSES | Basalt, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| College OutreachTO SUPPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT WILL ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO CONSIDER STEAM EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & EXPENSES | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Tahoe Truckee Unified School DistrictTHE WRITERS WORKSHOPS TO STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS. | Truckee, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Summit Education FoundationPURCHASE 2 LOW COST BOOKS EVERY MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR 150 CHILDREN IN THE DILLON VALLEY & SILVERTHORNE SCHOOLS | Breckenridge, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Colby Public Library"REMEMBERING THE PAST...UNDERSTANDING THE PRESENT...ENVISIONING THE FUTURE" PROGRAM TO EXPAND ON THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF THE LIBRARY MATERIALS IN THE LOCAL HISTORY/WISCONSIN HISTORY ROOM. | Colby, WI | $3K | 2022 |
| Together We Rise Corporation30 STEM KIT BOXES FOR FOSTER YOUTH IN NEVADA COUNTY, FOR YOUTHS OF THE 5-12 AGES. | Brea, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Nevada Union High School Choral Boosters ClubPURCHASE OF RECORDING TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL IMPROVE THE DIGITAL LITERACY OF 250 CHOIR AND MUSIC STUDENTS. | Grass Valley, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Berry Creek Middle SchoolRAFT TRIP TO MOTIVATE 200 STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE STEM LEARNING. | Edwards, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Lake TahoeFURNITURE AND WALL DECORATION FOR A DEDICATED LEARNING CENTER. | S Lake Tahoe, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Colorado Foundation For Agriculture IncILLUSTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BOOK SHOWING THE IMPORTANCE OF COLORADO'S FORESTS AND THEIR INTERACTION W/LIVESTOCK. PURCHASE OF 150 BOOKS. | Westminster, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Eagle Valley Elementary SchoolTEACHER ACCESS READING MATERIAL IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. | Eagle, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Headwaters Science InstituteTEACHER APPLICABLE "LUNCH WITH A SCIENTIST" VIDEO TO PREPARE LESSON PLANS. | Soda Springs, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Grand Country Library IncSUMMER READING/LEARNING PROGRAM OF THE GRAND COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT. | Granby, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| English In ActionSUPPORT OF ADULT IMMIGRANTS TO COMPLETE LEARNING ENGLISH BY MATCHING INDIVIDUALS WITH VOLUNTEER TUTORS, BOOKS AND COMPUTER NEEDS. | Basalt, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Marine Research And Education IncPLACED-BASED SCIENCE PROGRAM, ON-LAND AND ON THE WATER EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS. | S Lake Tahoe, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Pioneer (Alternative) High SchoolBUILD AND INSTALL A "DISCOVERY BLOCK" PROGRAM THAT WOULD ALLOW 130 STUDENTS BLOCKS OF TIME TO WORK ON INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS. | Carson City, NV | $3K | 2022 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation600 6-8 YEAR OLDS READ ME A STORY BOOKS | Grass Valley, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Summit Historical SocietyCONTINUED EXPANSION OF A PROGRAM THAT COMMUNICATES HOW THE UTE PEOPLE USED SCIENCE - TO DEVELOP A TRAVEL MODULE, TRAINING ETC. | Dillon, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts FoundationEQUIPMENT FOR THE YOUTHZONE PROGRAM THAT INCREASES ART ACCESS FOR TEENS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. | Snowmass Vlg, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Horizons Specialized Services Inc"LITERACY THROUGH LANGUAGE AND MOVEMENT" PROGRAM FOR SUPPLIES TO SERVICE FAMILIES IN ROUTT, GRAND AND MOFFAT COUNTIES. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Mountain Top Childrens Museum IncAFTERNOON SPACE CLUB PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ATTENDANCE BY THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE | Breckenridge, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Education Foundation Of Eagle CountyPURCHASE THE RAZ-KIDS DIGITAL LIBRARY LICENSES FOR ONE YEAR. | Edwards, CO | $3K | 2022 |