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Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $576K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation has made 99 grants totaling $442K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $97K in 2021 to $117K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $228K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, which account for 59% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 99 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, MD.
Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation has distributed a total of $442K across 99 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K.
Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Swanson | Dir, Pres, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melinda Rowan Swanson | VP, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
99
Total Giving
$442K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Near East Refugee Aid IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| United States Fund For UnicefGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Middle East Childrens AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Oroko VillageGeneral & Unrestricted | Chestnut Hill, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hagerstown, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Oxfam-America IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Joy Of Music Program IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Worcester, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Peace IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Newark, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| American National Red CrossGeneral & Unrestricted | Boone, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Lilies FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Sidney, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Harvard, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Engineers Without Borders Usa IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Music Worcester IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Worcester, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Worcester Polytechnic InstituteFor Mass Academy of Math and Science | Worcester, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Bikes Not Bombs IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Jamaica Plain, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bolokada And Friends Village Project IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hebron, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Center For Nonviolent Solutions IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Worcester, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons ResearchGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Sister Communities Of San Ramon NicaraguaGeneral & Unrestricted | Roanoke Rapid, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Unitarian Universalist Service Committee IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Washington Area Bicyclist AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc - Doctors WithoutGeneral & Unrestricted | Hagerstown, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Metavivor Research And Support IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Annapolis, MD | $3K | 2022 |