Swantz Family Foundation
Historical FunderRed Hook, New York · EIN 81-4312810 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JENNIFER S SWANTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 REILLY LANE, RED HOOK NY 12571 |
| Phone | 8455143434 |
| SWANTZFF@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | ONE PAGE COVER LETTER AND UP TO FOUR PAGES OF NARRATIVE |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1ST OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | ONE GRANT PER YEAR, MAXIMUM 5,000, ONLY 501C3 CAN APPLY, SUPPORT CAUSE OF NATURE. |
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
92% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children & Nature Network | Roseville, MN | Nature everywhere conf scholarships | $5,000 |
| Partners for Education Agriculture & Sustainability | Austin, TX | Camp teach outside | $5,000 |
| Corpsthat | Baltimore, MD | Stewardship program | $5,000 |
| Young Masterminds Initiative | Brooklyn, NY | Camping to connect | $5,000 |
| Oceti Sakowin Community Academy | Rapid City, SD | Sacred site field trips | $5,000 |
| Camp Encourage | Kansas City, MO | Outdoor ed & nature activities | $4,000 |
| Yes Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond, CA | Youth leadership pathways | $4,000 |
| Salted Roots | Richmond, CA | General operating support | $4,000 |
| National Outdoor Learning Alliance | Boise, ID | Early learning program | $4,000 |
| Wilderness Louisville | Fairdale, KY | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Women's Wilderness Institute | Boulder, CO | Girls wilderness adventure | $3,000 |
| Wild Earth | High Falls, NY | Nature connection & experiential edu | $3,000 |
| Elevateher | Buena Vista, CO | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Outdoorithm Collective | Richmond, CA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Passionist Earth & Spirit Center | Louisville, KY | Earth care program | $3,000 |
| Green Works in Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Environ connection for students | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Charleston, SC | Teen conservation crew | $2,000 |
| Rose Foundation for Communities | Oakland, CA | New voices are rising | $2,000 |
| Families in Nature | Austin, TX | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Emeryville Child Develop Center | Emeryville, CA | Ecdc children's garden | $2,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell | Lowell, MA | Outdoor adv club family camping trip | $1,000 |
| Olympic Nature Experience | Sequim, WA | Tuition assistance | $1,000 |
| Camp for All Kids | Chicago, IL | Conference travel | $500 |
| Outdoors Empowered Network | San Francisco, CA | Conference travel | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513089349100946
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4312810
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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