Private foundation · EIN 47-2266638 · Loveland, Colorado · Human services

Sweetwater Family 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: 11 grants paid, $440K total, median $50K. 55% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$440K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CO
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Central KitchenWashington, DCRelief efforts after hurricane helene$75K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCRelief efforts after hurricane helene$75K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAAccredited teaching hospital in haiti and tuberculosis support programs$50K
We Don't WasteDenver, COProvide food for food-insecure families and individuals$50K
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COFood support to families impacted by federal government shutdown.$50K
Care Share Food Bank of South CoColorado Springs, COFood support to families impacted by federal government shutdown.$50K
Partners in HousingColorado Springs, COSupport programs to help homeless families become independent and support a new low income housing project$25K
Housed Working and HealthyDenver, COProvide support for low income and homeless families$20K
Food Bank of Larimer CountyLoveland, COFood support to families impacted by federal government shutdown.$20K
Marion Medical MissionMarion, ILProvide fresh water wells in malawi, tanzania and kenya$15K
Pioneer Bible TranslatorsDuncanville, TXProvide access to translated bible scriptures for bibleless people$10K

By state: Colorado 6 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Sweetwater Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Loveland, Colorado, administered in care of Robert C Swindler, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sweetwater Family 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 Sweetwater Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $440K across 11 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Sweetwater Family Foundation give?

Colorado (6 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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