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Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation is a private trust based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Bank Of America Na. It holds total assets of $14.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from $11.8M in 2011 to $14.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, Florida, Oklahoma. According to available records, Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation has made 30 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $69K. Annual giving has grown from $668K in 2020 to $824K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $33K to $165K, with an average award of $73K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, Oklahoma, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$69K
Average Grant
$69K
Largest Grant
$138K
Based on 10 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.
Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, OK.
Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 30 grants. The median grant size is $69K, with an average of $73K. Individual grants have ranged from $33K to $165K.
Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of America | TRUSTEE | $96K | $0 | $96K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$14.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$73K
Median Grant
$69K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$67K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $82K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Des Plaines, IL | $82K | 2022 |
| Edgebrook Community ChurchUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $165K | 2022 |
| Northshore U HealthsystemUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Evanston, IL | $124K | 2022 |
| American Heart AssociationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | St Petersburg, FL | $82K | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Tampa, FL | $82K | 2022 |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center OfUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | University Pk, PA | $82K | 2022 |
| University Of IllinoisUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Urbana Champaign, IL | $41K | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of ChicagoUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $41K | 2022 |
| The American National Red CrossUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $41K | 2022 |