The van Swaay Family Foundation

Investing in the human potential 

The van Swaay Charitable Foundation seeks to encourage the development of young people into responsible and moral members of our society. Our organization recognizes that no one can dictate responsibility and moral standards, but that people have to acquire them voluntarily from example and experience. 

History of the van Swaay Foundation

 The van Swaay Charitable Foundation is a private charitable organization that was established as a trust in 1997 by Maarten and Christine van Swaay. The assets to fund the Foundation were created by the entrepreneurial diligence of Maarten's parents,  
Mr. Henricus Gerardus Johannes Alphonsus van Swaay and Mrs. Aagje van Swaay-Stam.

The impetus to establish the Foundation came from the lifestyle example Maarten's parents set, especially during the Second World War. Their respect and compassion for human beings in times of need touched lives in ways that demonstrate how the actions of even a single individual can make a difference.

Our most current tax documents are available on Guidestar here.

"Planting tiny seeds in the small space given you

can change the whole world or, at the very least,

your view of it." -Linus Mundy

In memory of Christina, who loved ladybugs, spread your ladybug wings and fly.
You don't know what is possible until you try.