The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
Invitation OnlyReston, Virginia · EIN 38-3839284 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$84K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Classics for Kids Inc | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Education Foundation of Joint School District #2 Inc | Meridian, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Eagle Public Library | Eagle, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers | Garden City, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Incline Education Fund | Incline Village, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Julian Union High School | Julian, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Encinitas, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Children's Foundation Inc | Incline Village, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Institute for Natural Science | Incline Village, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Women's and Children's Alliance | Boise, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Words Alive | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Double Peak School | San Marcos, CA | General support | $4,600 |
| North County Education Foundation Inc | Encinitas, CA | General support | $3,620 |
| Meridian Library District Foundation Inc | Meridian, ID | General support | $3,359 |
| San Elijo Middle School | San Marcos, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Reno, NV | General support | $2,787 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | Boise, ID | General support | $2,500 |
| El Camino Creek PTA | Carlsbad, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| San Marcos Unified School District | Oceanside, CA | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,866 | 20 |
| 2024 | $83,002 | 24 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631189349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3839284
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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