Swaha Foundation
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.
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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
Financial Statistics
Total Assets
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
| Year | Total Assets | Total Revenue | Total Expenses | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,778,886 | $814,475 | $655,936 | View |
| 2023 | $17,968,444 | $-33,812 | $1,119,852 | View |
| 2022 | $18,085,394 | $242,416 | $842,795 | View |
| 2021 | $21,774,521 | $797,774 | $1,052,277 | View |
| 2020 | $19,251,108 | $697,888 | $788,377 | View |
Prior year filings: 2019
Expenses Detail
Employee Compensation
Highest Earning Employees
| Employee | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Goldstein | President | $80,738 |
Grant Activity
All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $5,619
- Number of Grants: 1
- Number of Funders: 1
Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:
| Amount | Year | Funder | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,619 | 2023 | The Micah Foundation | PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES |
All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $2,334,038
- Number of Grants: 120
- Number of Recipients: 59
Selection of highest value grants given from the last seven years: