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Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is Ed Fritzpatrick. It holds total assets of $19.3M. Annual income is reported at $16.4M. Total assets have grown from $14.1M in 2011 to $19.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wyoming and Texas. According to available records, Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation Inc. has made 83 grants totaling $5.1M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $2.4M and $2.7M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $873K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wyoming, Virginia, Maryland, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$61K
Largest Grant
$700K
Based on 26 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.
Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WY, VA, MD.
Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $5.1M across 83 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $873K.
Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (476024650) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Bucholz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bessie Johns Bucholz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lawrence K Sheehan | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura L Bucholz | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frederick S Bucholz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan P Ehly | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$19.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$19.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$5.1M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaHISTORIC BUILDING & GROUNDS FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of WyomingWATERSHED GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP | Laramie, WY | $873K | 2023 |
| Corbett Medical FoundationGRETCHEN VELDE EF, BRUSH CREEK BASH | Saratoga, WY | $531K | 2023 |
| Platte Valley Community CenterUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Saratoga, WY | $105K | 2023 |
| Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land TrustUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Cheyenne, WY | $105K | 2023 |
| Coco Point FundHURRICANE IRMA RELIEF FUND | Bethesda, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Valley VillageUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Saratoga, WY | $100K | 2023 |
| Woodberry Forest SchoolKURT S BUCHOLZ FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FU | Woodberry Forest, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Bill Historical CenterSUPPORT OF THE CODY FIREARMS MUSEUM | Cody, WY | $75K | 2023 |
| Camp Mishawaka IncUN | Grand Rapids, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Eagle MountGENERAL | Bozeman, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| North Platte Valley Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Saratoga, WY | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Christian UniversityUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Fort Worth, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical SocietyUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Mountain States Legal FoundationUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Lakewood, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Western Landowners AllianceUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Sante Fe, NM | $25K | 2023 |
| American Legion Post #54UNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Fernandina Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| King Ranch Institute For Ranch ManagmentUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Kingsville, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Platte Valley Martial ArtsGENERAL | Saratoga, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Childrens HospitalIN HONOR OF DR. C. D. FRASER, JR | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Grand Encampment MuseumUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Encampment, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Encampment PreschoolUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Encampment, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ryan Park Volunteer Fire DepartmentUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Ryan Park, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Saratoga Historical & Cultural AssnUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Saratoga, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Saratoga Volunteer Fire DepartmentUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Saratoga, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Wyoming Natural ResourceUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Cheyenne, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Riverside-Encampment Volunteer Fire DepartmentUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Encampment, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Yellow Dog Conservation & Comm FundUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| South Central Wyoming EmsUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Saratoga, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Of WyomingMAKE-A-WISH PROGRAM | Casper, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Wyoming Agriculture In The ClassroomGENERAL | Cheynne, WY | $3K | 2023 |
| Ribbons Of HopeUNRESTRICTED -GENERAL OPERATING FUND | De Pere, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Platte Valley Healthcare ProjectGENERAL | Saratoga, WY | $317K | 2022 |