Southwest Initiative Foundation
Hutchinson, Minnesota · EIN 411555592 · Private foundation
Based in Hutchinson, Minnesota, Southwest Initiative Foundation has awarded $15.2M across 762 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to City of Granite Falls. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Southwest Initiative Foundation funds
Southwest Initiative Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, low-income communities, older adults, veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Granite Falls RICHTER FIELD IMPROVEMENTS, YME SOFTBALL FIELD UPDATES, COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND, AND WEBBER PLAYGROUND | Granite Falls, MN | $506K | 2023 |
| Northland Foundation NORTHLAND FOUNDATION BELONGING, ANTI-HATE, AND ANTI-RACISM | Duluth, MN | $480K | 2023 |
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION BELONGING, ANTI-HATE, AND ANTI-RACISM | Owatonna, MN | $480K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Southwest Initiative Foundation
Southwest Initiative Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at swifoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Initiative Foundation
- Does Southwest Initiative Foundation accept grant applications?
- Southwest Initiative Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Southwest Initiative Foundation fund?
- Southwest Initiative Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include City of Granite Falls, Northland Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Southwest Initiative Foundation give in grants?
- Southwest Initiative Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $5.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.2M over 762 grants.
- Where is Southwest Initiative Foundation located?
- Southwest Initiative Foundation is based in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411555592.
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