Ella and Les Swindell Foundation
Invitation OnlyMebane, North Carolina · EIN 56-6042828 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,100 and $2,750.
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
33% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Harrison Ray Scholarship Fund | Englewood, CO | Educational services | $4,500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Educational services | $3,750 |
| Wylder National Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Educational services | $2,750 |
| The Shepherds Center | Winston Salem, NC | Educational services | $2,750 |
| Carteret Community College Foundati | Morehead City, NC | Educational services | $2,000 |
| The Community Table | Dillsboro, NC | Educational services | $2,000 |
| East Forsyth High School | Kernersville, NC | Educational services | $1,750 |
| SPCA of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | Educational services | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Raleigh, NC | Educational services | $1,150 |
| Mebane Jeep Club | Mebane, NC | Educational services | $1,100 |
| Friends Home Inc | Greensboro, NC | Educational services | $1,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | Educational services | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($5,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $32,025 | 6 |
| 2023 | $14,610 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630669349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6042828
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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