Private foundation · EIN 46-3525407 · Columbus, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George and Ann Swift Family Foundation Inc

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: 27 grants paid, $300K total, median $7,500. 89% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$300K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in GA
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Animal Ark RescueColumbus, GAGeneral$40K
Stewart Community HomeColumbus, GAGeneral$33K
Columbus Botanical GardensColumbus, GAGeneral$30K
Mercy MedColumbus, GAGeneral$22K
Society Pres Greek HousingChampiagn, ILGeneral$20K
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta, GAMarcus Autism Center$15K
St Paul United MethodistColumbus, GAGeneral$15K
Columbus HospiceColumbus, GAGeneral$15K
Open Door Community CenterColumbus, GAGeneral$10K
Unity Baptist ChurchPhenix City, ALGeneral$10K
Columbus State UniversityColumbus, GABo Bartlett Ctr$10K
Columbus State UniversityColumbus, GAMcCullers Center$10K
Columbus MuseumColumbus, GAGeneral$7,500
Trees ColumbusColumbus, GAGeneral$7,500
The Food MillColumbus, GAGeneral$6,500
Uga FoundationAthens, GAGeneral$5,000
Right From the Start IncColumbus, GAGeneral$5,000
Brookstone SchoolColumbus, GAGeneral$5,000
Natl Infantry MuseumColumbus, GAGeneral$5,000
The Wynn HouseColumbus, GAGeneral$5,000
Chattahoochee Valley Community FoundationColumbus, GAGeneral$5,000
Trinity Espiscopal ChurchColumbus, GAGeneral$5,000
Valley Rescue MissionColumbus, GAGeneral$3,000
Youth Orchestra of Greater ColumbusColumbus, GAGeneral$3,000
Pat's Pet CorporationPhenix City, ALGeneral$3,000
Feeding the ValleyMidland, GAGeneral$3,000
Boys & Girls Clubs Chattahoochee ValleyColumbus, GAGeneral$2,500

By state: Georgia 24 · Illinois 1 · Alabama 2

About this foundation

George and Ann Swift Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Georgia, administered in care of Mr Carter E Swift, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 George and Ann Swift Family Foundation Inc 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 George and Ann Swift Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 27 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does George and Ann Swift Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (24 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Alabama (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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