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Schwans Corporate Giving Foundation is a private corporation based in MARSHALL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. It holds total assets of $6.4M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. Total assets have decreased from $10.5M in 2011 to $6.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2019 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Kansas and Oklahoma. According to available records, Schwans Corporate Giving Foundation has made 73 grants totaling $3.3M, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.3M in 2020 to $462K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $450 to $352K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Illinois, Oklahoma, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$46K
Largest Grant
$352K
Based on 29 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.
Schwans Corporate Giving Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 73 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, IL, OK.
Schwans Corporate Giving Foundation has distributed a total of $3.3M across 73 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $450 to $352K.
Schwans Corporate Giving Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Schwans Corporate Giving Foundation is headquartered in MARSHALL, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Peterson | VICE CHAIRMAN/ DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Goldman | DIRECTOR (START 12/05/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abby Collins | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dimitrios Smyrnios | CHAIRMAN/ DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roberto Rios | SECRETARY/ DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lori Dubbeldee | TREASURER/ DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$530K
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
$6.3M
Net Worth
$6.3M
Grants Paid
$462K
Contributions
$4K
Net Investment Income
$153K
Distribution Amount
$306K
Total: $6M
Total Grants
73
Total Giving
$3.3M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $155K | 2023 |
| Scholarship America IncSCHOLARSHIPS | Saint Peter, MN | $103K | 2023 |
| Youth To FarmGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Southwest Minnesota State Univeristy FoundationSCHWAN'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS | Marshall, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Southwest MinnesotaHONORING EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING | Marshall, MN | $34K | 2023 |
| Bolder OptionsYEAR TWO- SCHOLARS GRANT AGREEMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest HeartlandHONORING BOARD SERVICE AND IN HONOR OF DISH | Brooklyn Park, MN | $13K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Shelby CountyHONORING EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING | Sidney, OH | $9K | 2023 |
| Southwest Minnesota StateHONORING BOARD SERVICE | Marshall, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| The Ironman FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Tampa, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Landscape ArboretumHONORING BOARD SERVICE | Chaska, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Southwest Initiative FoundationHONORING BOARD SERVICE | Hutchinson, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| American Red CrossHONORING BOARD SERVICE | Mankato, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest IncHONORING BOARD SERVICE | Saint Paul, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Dollars For Scholars LakeviewHONORING BOARD SERVICE | Cottonwood, MN | $450 | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationSCHOLARSHIP AND OTHER GENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $175K | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota - Will ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2022 |
| Southwest Minnesota State UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Marshall, MN | $50K | 2022 |
| Her Voice ProductionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $500 | 2022 |
| Jewish Family And Childrens Services Of MinneapolisGENERAL SUPPORT | Golden Valley, MN | $490 | 2022 |
| Youth Farm & Market ProjectCOVID-19/PROTEST SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $125K | 2020 |
| Adair County Resource CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Stilwell, OK | $42K | 2020 |