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The Swigert Foundation

Portland, Oregon  ·  EIN 943122667  ·  Private foundation

Based in Portland, Oregon, The Swigert Foundation has awarded $2.3M across 162 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Catlin Gabel. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$636K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.7M
Total assets
162
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Swigert Foundation funds

The Swigert Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEducationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, older adults.

familieshomeless populationolder adults

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Catlin Gabel
CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY CENTER/MEMBERSHIP
Portland, OR$127K2023
Bodyvox
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Portland, OR$100K2023
Helping Hands Re-entry Outreach
AID THE HOMELESS
Seaside, OR$100K2020
Human Solutions
BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Portland, OR$100K2020
Columbia Land Trust
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Vancouver, WA$75K2023
Youth Villages of Oregon
EXPAND SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
Lake Oswego, OR$60K2022
Cascade Policy Institue
PROVIDE PARTIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Portland, OR$50K2022
Orgon Zoo
BLACK BEAR EXHIBIT
Portland, OR$50K2022
Mcdougall Research & Education Foundation
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Portland, OR$50K2023
Legacy Health Foundation
EMERGENCY FOOD PROGAMS
Portland, OR$50K2020
Orgon Zoo Foundation
COVID SUPPORT
Portland, OR$50K2020
Oregon Food Bank
COVID RESPONSE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Portland, OR$40K2020
Meals on Wheels People
COVID RESPONSE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Portland, OR$40K2020
Clark County Food Bank
COVID RESPONSE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Vancouver, WA$40K2020
Meals on Wheels People Inc
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
Portland, OR$40K2022

The Swigert Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$636K
2022$842K
2023$847K

How to apply for funding from The Swigert Foundation

From The Swigert Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“BOARD MEETS QUARTERLY - NO DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at swigertfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Swigert Foundation

Does The Swigert Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Swigert Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Swigert Foundation fund?
The Swigert Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Catlin Gabel, Bodyvox, Helping Hands Re-entry Outreach. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Swigert Foundation give in grants?
The Swigert Foundation reported $636K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 162 grants.
Where is The Swigert Foundation located?
The Swigert Foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943122667.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Swigert 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 The Swigert Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.