David and Linda Swain Foundation
Invitation OnlyS Padre Isle, Texas · EIN 82-2431304 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Public Service | $7,500 |
| University Missouri St Louis | St Louis, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri Col | Columbia, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri of Sceince | Rolla, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| St Louis Community College | St Louis, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Port Isabel High School | Port Isabel, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Medical | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rescued Animals | City of Padre Island, TX | Public Service | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Public Service | $5,000 |
| Sea Turtle Inc | City of South Padre Is, TX | Public Service | $5,000 |
| South Padre Island Birding Center | City of South Padre Is, TX | Public Service | $5,000 |
| El Paseo Arts Foundation | city of South Padre Is, TX | Public Service | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer Association | Chicago, IL | Medical | $2,000 |
| Community Living of St Charles | St Charles, MO | Public Service | $2,000 |
| Laguna Madre Christian Academy | Laguna Vista, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| Marine Military Academy | Harlingen, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Foundation | Arlington, VA | Medical | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson Center | Houston, TX | Medical | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Medical | $1,000 |
| Laguna Madre Youth Center | Port Isabel, TX | Public Service | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Harlingen, TX | public Service | $1,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | Public Service | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide P | New York, NY | Public Service | $1,000 |
| Faith Christian Church | Warrenton, MO | Religious | $1,000 |
| Innsbrook Historical Society | Innsbrook, MO | Public Service | $860 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospice Care | St Louis, MO | Public Service | $500 |
The return also lists 25 grants to individuals ($69,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,860 | 52 |
| 2024 | $134,000 | 54 |
| 2023 | $131,500 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600849349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2431304
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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