Swim Across America, Inc.
To raise money and awareness for cancer research, prevention, and treatment by organizing swimming-related events and awarding grants that fund research, clinical trials and patient programs.
About Swim Across America, Inc.
Swim Across America (SAA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit (founded 1987) that produces open-water and pool charity swims across the United States and awards grants to hospitals, research centers and patient programs focused on cancer.
Funds raised at local swims are granted to local and national beneficiaries to support research, clinical trials, patient services and detection/education programs; the organization emphasizes community-based events, volunteer engagement and athlete (including Olympian) participation.
Notable achievements
Historic fundraising total
Since its founding in 1987, Swim Across America has raised more than $100 million to support cancer research and patient programs.
Significant recent grantmaking (2023)
In 2023 the organization granted over $7 million to more than 30 beneficiary organizations to fund research and patient programs.
Targeted funding for cutting-edge research (2025)
Awarded dedicated multi‑year grants (totaling $900,000) in 2025 to support cell and gene editing research at leading institutions as part of its strategy to accelerate high‑risk, high‑reward cancer research.
At a glance
- EIN
- 22-3248256
- Website
- www.swimacrossamerica.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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