Siebert Williams Shank Foundation
The Siebert Williams Shank Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Siebert Williams Shank (founded 2020) focused on advancing equity and equality; the foundation supports disaster relief, education, and community initiatives. Foundation activity and announcements are published on the firm's SWS Impact/SWS Foundation pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit working on equity, civil rights, education, disaster relief, or community initiatives seeking general operating support and comfortable with one-time or annual grants in the $500–$100,000 range, including organizations outside the foundation’s home state.
Good Fit
- • Requests for general operating support or flexible funding tied to equity, education, disaster relief, or community programs.
- • Organizational scale that matches typical grant sizes (many awards in the low thousands to mid five-figures).
- • Geographic fit anywhere in the U.S.; applicants in New York may see somewhat higher representation but out-of-state organizations are frequently funded.
- • Evidence of community impact, youth or arts programming, or civil-rights/social-justice focus.
Geography
Observed grants were distributed across 14 states in the latest year, and about 69% of dollars flowed to out-of-state recipients, indicating a national rather than purely local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 81 distinct recipients in 2024 (up from 36 in 2022) with a mix of arts, education, community, and national organizations, showing a broad and diverse recipient set for this funder.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows a high turnover of new grantees (52 new recipients in 2024) and the foundation publishes application information and contact routes, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic pathway to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
