Private foundation · EIN 41-1925861 · Spokane, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joyce Swan Foundation

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: 12 grants paid, $60K total, median $4,000. 33% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$60K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in WA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The New International UniversityBellevue, WAProgram support$14K
Craftsmen One Twenty GlobalEncintas, CAGeneral operating$8,500
Yes Foundation of White CenterSeattle, WAGeneral operating$5,000
The Evangelical CovenantChicago, ILGeneral operating$5,000
Family Policy of WashingtonLynnwood, WAGeneral operating$5,000
Empty CradleTemecula, CAProgram support$5,000
Lance Wallnau MinistriesKeller, TXGeneral operating$3,000
Westgate ChapelEdmonds, WAGeneral operating$3,000
Institute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXGeneral operating$3,000
Andrew Wommack MinistriesWoodland Park, COGeneral operating$3,000
Joyce Meyer MinistriesFenton, MOGeneral operating$3,000
IwikuaWaimea, HIProgram support$3,000

By state: Washington 4 · California 2 · Texas 2 · Illinois 1 · Colorado 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Joyce Swan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spokane, Washington, administered in care of Lowry Hill 11126100, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joyce Swan Foundation 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 Joyce Swan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 12 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Joyce Swan Foundation give?

Washington (4 grants), California (2 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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