Private foundation · EIN 83-3505984 · Boulder, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Swaha 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: 24 grants paid, $467K total, median $5,000. 54% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$467K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Watershed SchoolBoulder, COGeneral Support$110K
Girl RisingBrooklyn, NYGeneral Support$51K
Girl VenturesOakland, CAGeneral Support$50K
Style Her EmpoweredSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Support$50K
Amplify Girls IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$50K
Shanti BhavanBellevue, WAGeneral Support$35K
Conservation Colorado Education FunDenver, COGeneral Support$30K
Thorne Nature ExperienceBoulder, COGeneral Support$25K
Friendship BridgeBoulder, COGeneral Support$25K
BykidsNew York, NYGeneral Support$10K
Moving TraditionsElkins Park, PAGeneral Support$5,000
English in ActionBasalt, COGeneral Support$5,000
Free Flow FoundationJacksonville Beach, FLGeneral Support$5,000
Queer AsteriskDenver, COGeneral Support$5,000
Aspen Community FoundationBasalt, COGeneral Support$2,500
Rios to RiversAspen, COGeneral Support$2,500
Cambodian Children'sSanta Monica, CAGeneral Support$1,200
Boulder JCCBoulder, COGeneral Support$1,000
OutdooraafroOakland, CAGeneral Support$1,000
PathfindersFort Worth, TXGeneral Support$500
Independence Pass FundAspen, COGeneral Support$500
Sounds True FoundationLouisville, COGeneral Support$500
Protect Our WintersBoulder, COGeneral Support$500
Neshama CenterAspen, COGeneral Support$180

By state: Colorado 13 · New York 3 · California 3 · Utah 1 · Washington 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Swaha Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boulder, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Swaha 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 Swaha Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $467K across 24 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Swaha Foundation give?

Colorado (13 grants), New York (3 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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