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Swift Foundation

Santa Barbara, California  ·  EIN 770559600  ·  Private foundation

Swift Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.0M in grants paid and $65.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $28.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$65.1M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Swift Foundation funds

Swift Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, international development.

Environment & ConservationInternational Development

Populations it has supported include indigenous.

indigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Swift Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Grant Statement
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Santa Barbara, CA$7.5M2023
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Santa Barbara, CA$6.7M2024
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Santa Barbara, CA$4.7M2022
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Santa Barbara, CA$4.0M2020
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Santa Barbara, CA$3.2M2019
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Santa Barbara, CA$2.5M2018

Swift Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.5M
2019$3.2M
2020$4.0M
2022$4.7M
2023$7.5M
2024$6.7M

How to apply for funding from Swift Foundation

Swift Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Swift Foundation

Does Swift Foundation accept grant applications?
Swift Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Swift Foundation fund?
Swift Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include See Grant Statement, See Grant Statement, See Grant Statement. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Swift Foundation give in grants?
Swift Foundation reported $4.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.6M over 6 grants.
Where is Swift Foundation located?
Swift Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770559600.
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About this profile. This page is built from Swift Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Swift Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.