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The Swyer Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in ALBANY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Edward P Swyer. It holds total assets of $5.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $5.5M in 2024. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, The Swyer Family Foundation Inc. has made 78 grants totaling $6M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.5M in 2020 to $967K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $1.4M, with an average award of $77K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$196K
Largest Grant
$1.4M
Based on 9 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 Swyer Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT.
The Swyer Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $6M across 78 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $77K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $1.4M.
The Swyer Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Swyer Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in ALBANY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward P Swyer | PRESIDENT / TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michele Clancy | TREASURER / TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$6M
Average Grant
$77K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Law SchoolRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Ne New YorkUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $149K | 2023 |
| Kent Affordable Housing IncUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Kent, CT | $144K | 2023 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts CenterUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Foreign Policy AssociationUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservatoryUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Families In Need Of AssistanceUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $11K | 2023 |
| Albany Institute Of History And ArtUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Junior AchievementUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| 15-LoveUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| The Legal ProjectUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| The Empire Center For Public PolicyUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Albany SymphonyUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Park Playhouse IncUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Cohoes, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Albany AcademicsUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Father Peter G YoungUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Natural Heritage FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Saratoga PlanUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Community Foundation Of The Capital RegionUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The EggUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Albany FoundationRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Peaceful Acres Horses IncUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Pattersonville, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Corporation Of YaddoUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Albany City CarillonUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Backstretch Employees Services TeamUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Saratoga Hospital FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Universal Preservation HallUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Schenectady, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| TherepUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Schenectady, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| College Of St RoseUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2022 |