Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation
Historical FunderMishawaka, Indiana · EIN 30-6072980 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,105 and $9,099.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JEANIE SHUCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 EDISON LAKES PKWY SUITE201, MISHAWAKA IN 46545 |
| Phone | 5742296484 |
| JSHUCK@JWASFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETED AND SIGNED APPLICATION SHOULD BE MAILED IN, FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED MATERIALS INCLUDE COPIES OF CHILD/FAMILY AGREEMENTS, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PAY STUBS AND VERIFICATION OF ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 30 |
| Restrictions | CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2.5 AND 5 YEARS OLD ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. CHILD MUST SHOW READINESS TO BE IN A PRIMARY ENVIRONMENT (ABILITY TO FOLLOW DIRECTION, ACCEPT A GENTLE NO, BE POTTY TRAINED.) FAMILIES MUST QUALIFY WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S INCOME GUIDELINES OF FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AND 250% OF THE POVERTY LEVEL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Clark School | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $161,580 |
| Amizetta Estate Winery | St Helena, CA | General support | $33,504 |
| Growing Kids Learning | South Bend, IN | General support | $9,863 |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship | $9,099 |
| The Montessori Academy at Edison | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $5,516 |
| The History Museum | South Bend, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Purdue Univ | West Lafayette, IN | General support | $4,742 |
| A Spring of Hope | Spokane, WA | General support | $4,500 |
| Marian High School | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $4,251 |
| St Joseph Parish | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $2,105 |
| St Judes Catholic School Foundation | Rock Springs, WY | Scholarship | $887 |
| LA Lumiere School Inc | LA Porte, IN | General support | $605 |
| West Side Preschool | New York, NY | General support | $513 |
The return also lists 35 grants to individuals ($45,128). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,293 | 48 |
| 2023 | $242,821 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522199349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6072980
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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