Private foundation · EIN 32-6615631 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Swank-Divine Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $598K total, median $199K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$598K
Median grant
$199K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
E Carolina Univ Med Health Sciences FdnGreenville, NCGeneral operating$199K
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VAGeneral operating$199K
Penick Village IncSouthern Pines, NCGeneral operating$199K

By state: North Carolina 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Swank-Divine Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Christopher Gillespie, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Swank-Divine Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Swank-Divine Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $598K across 3 grants, a median of $199K.

Where does Swank-Divine Tr give?

North Carolina (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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