The mission of the Marion E. Kenworthy-Sarah H. Swift Foundation is to advance the mental and emotional health of young people up to the age of 26. It aims to support innovative programs in social work, psychiatry, preventive psychiatry, and community mental health. The foundation emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration among helping professions to improve understanding and welfare in all mental health areas affecting young people's emotional health.
The grant program from the Marion E. Kenworthy-Sarah H. Swift Foundation focuses on advancing the mental and emotional health of children and youth up to the age of 26. It supports clinical and mental health services specifically for this age group, emphasizing innovative approaches within these fields. Funding is exclusively available to organizations operating within the five boroughs of New York City, with a strong preference for those seeking general operations support. The minimum grant amount provided by the foundation is $25,000.