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Swaha Foundation

Website:

www.swahafdn.org/
Location:

Boulder, CO
Tax ID:

83-3505984
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)-PF

Budget (2020):

Assets: $19,251,108
Type:

Private Foundation
Formation:

2019
Executive Director:

Julie A. Goldstein
Budget (2022):

Revenue: $242,416

Expenses: $842,795

Assets: $18,085,394 1

References

  1. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Swaha Foundation. 2022. Part I & II. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833505984/202333199349109248/full

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The Swaha Foundation is a private grantmaking organization that advocates for left-of-center education policy, human rights, and climate policy. The foundation funds groups like Protect Our Winters, Amazon Watch, and the American Jewish World Service.

Background

Swaha Foundation is a private grantmaking organization that provides funding towards education, human rights advocacy, and left-leaning climate policy advocacy. 1

The nonprofit is an offshoot of a family foundation established in 1980 by Julie Goldstein’s parents, Richard and Lynda, to support student education. 2

Leadership

As of June 2024, Julie Goldstein is the executive director of Swaha Foundation. 3

Advocacy Efforts

Swaha Foundation partners with organizations such as Amplify Girls, 4 Girl Rising, 5 and the American Jewish World Service 6 to provide access to education, humanitarian assistance, and career opportunities for youth. 7

In 2022, Protect Our Winters, a left-wing climate advocacy group, received at least $1,281,500 from donor foundations known for supporting left-leaning climate advocacy nonprofits. Swaha Foundation was among those donors, contributing $20,000. 8

The nonprofit also supports left-of-center environmentalist organizations including NDN Collective, Conservation Colorado Education Fund, and Amazon Watch that advocate for left-of-center “climate justice.” 9

Financials

The financial records of the Swaha Foundation indicate that in 2022, the nonprofit generated revenue of $242,416 and incurred expenses totaling $842,795. 10

References

  1. Swaha Foundation. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.swahafdn.org/.
  2. “Swaha’s Origin.” Swaha Foundation. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.swahafdn.org/swaha-origin.
  3. “About Julie Goldstein, Director.” Swaha Foundation. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.swahafdn.org/about-julie-swaha-director.
  4. “Amplify Girls.” Swaha Foundation. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.swahafdn.org/amplify-girls.
  5. “Girl Rising.” Swaha Foundation. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.swahafdn.org/girl-rising.
  6. “American Jewish World Service (AJWS).” InfluenceWatch, April 16, 2024. https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/american-jewish-world-service/.
  7. “Education.” Swaha Foundation. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.swahafdn.org/education.
  8. Suozzo, Andrea, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, and Brandon Roberts. “Swaha Foundation, Full Filing – Nonprofit Explorer.” ProPublica, May 9, 2013. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833505984/202333199349109248/full.
  9. “Environment.” Swaha Foundation. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.swahafdn.org/environment.
  10. “The Swaha Foundation.” The Swaha Foundation | Boulder, CO | Cause IQ. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/swaha-foundation,833505984/.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: September 1, 2019

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2020 Dec Form PF $0 $0 $19,251,108 $48,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
    2019 Dec Form PF $0 $0 $14,598,482 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF

    Swaha Foundation

    PO Box 2214
    Boulder, CO 80306