Private foundation · EIN 82-1141275 · Sanford, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McSwain Trust Agreement

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: 33 grants paid, $120K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$120K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Robbins Village TheaterRobbins, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$15K
Temple TheaterSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$10K
Lee County Community OrchestraSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purposefund recipient's exempt purpose$6,000
Robbins Area LibraryRobbins, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$6,000
CuocSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$5,000
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North CarolinaRaleigh, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$5,000
Salvation ArmySanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$5,000
John T Hoggard High SchoolWilmington, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$5,000
Triads Cultural ArtsWinston Salem, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$5,000
Flow UniversityPinehurst, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$4,000
Companion Animal Clinic FoundationSouthern Pines, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$4,000
Samaritan's MinistriesWinston Salem, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$3,500
Haven of Lee CountySanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$3,000
Lee Co Sr High School Drama DeptSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$3,000
Partners for Children and FamiliesCarthage, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$3,000
The Bread BasketSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$3,000
Paws of the Pines RescuePinebluff, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$3,000
Moore County Art CouncilSouthern Pines, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,500
Sandhills Childrens CenterSouthern Pines, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,500
The O'Neal SchoolSouthern Pines, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,500
Blue Ridge Parkway FoundationWinston Salem, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Broad River Genealogical SocietyShelby, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Children's Home Society of NcGreensboro, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Foothills OutdoorsRobbins, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Helping Hand ClinicSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Northern Granville Middle School FFAOxford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Outreach MissionsSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Railroad House MuseumSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Sawtooth CenterWinston Salem, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
The Boys and Girls Club of the SandhillsSouthern Pines, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Caring Hearts for CaninesSouthern Pines, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$2,000
Bread of Life MinistriesSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$1,000
Family PromiseSanford, NCFund recipient's exempt purpose$1,000

About this foundation

McSwain Trust Agreement is a private grantmaking foundation in Sanford, North Carolina, administered in care of Jean O McSwain, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 McSwain Trust Agreement 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 McSwain Trust Agreement give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 33 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does McSwain Trust Agreement give?

North Carolina (33 grants), per its latest filing.

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