Private foundation · EIN 82-3723122 · Sierra Madre, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sweetland of Freedom 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $40K total, median $10K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$40K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CAEducation$10K
California State University Channel IslandsCamarillo, CAEducation$10K
UC Berkeley EngineeringRedwood City, CAEducation$10K
University of PennsylaniaPhiladelphia, PAEducation$10K

By state: California 3 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Sweetland of Freedom Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sierra Madre, California, administered in care of Eugene David Sweetland Jr, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Sweetland of Freedom Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Sweetland of Freedom Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $40K across 4 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sweetland of Freedom Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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