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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $83,000 across 121 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$83K
2024
Grantees funded
121
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$2.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Marilyn Shelton
Board Member
J
Jack Shelton
Employee
J
Janet Buschert
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION?
No. BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION give?
BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Nevada. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,257. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $83 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY, FRIENDS OF THE COLBY PUBLIC LIBRARY, and GET IN THE ACT ARTS IN ACTION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION?
BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.