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Sidney A Swensrud Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. It holds total assets of $30.9M. Annual income is reported at $11.8M. Total assets have grown from $14.4M in 2011 to $30.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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, District of Columbia and Florida. According to available records, Sidney A Swensrud Foundation has made 116 grants totaling $7.8M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $1.8M in 2021 to $2.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.8M distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $500K, with an average award of $67K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Florida, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 31 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.
Sidney A Swensrud Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 116 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, FL.
Sidney A Swensrud Foundation has distributed a total of $7.8M across 116 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $67K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $500K.
Sidney A Swensrud Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sidney A Swensrud Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Brown | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Nancy S Anthony | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$30.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$30.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
116
Total Giving
$7.8M
Average Grant
$67K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstream UsaHEALTH | Oakland, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| The Conservancy Of Southwest FloridaENVIRONMENT | Naples, FL | $180K | 2023 |
| Federation For American Immigration ReformPUBLIC POLICY | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Naples Botanical GardenENVIRONMENT | Naples, FL | $150K | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteHEALTH GENERAL | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Epiphany SchoolEDUCATION | Dorchester, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimer'S FundHEALTH | Wellesley Hills, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| National Council On Teacher QualityEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Pioneer InstitutePUBLIC POLICY | Boston, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Teach For America - Jacksonville And Central FlEDUCATION | Jacksonville, FL | $75K | 2023 |
| Teach For America - MassachusettsEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Immigration Reform Law InstitutePUBLIC POLICY | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Boston Schools Fund IncEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Mass Audobon'S Boston Nature CenterENVIRONMENT | Mattapan, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| American Federation For ChildrenEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Building Excellent SchoolsEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeEDUCATION | Hillsdale, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Audobons Corkscrew Swamp SanctuaryENVIRONMENT | Naples, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| The Catholic Schools FoundationEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of BostonEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Museum Of ScienceEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Boston College - Lynch Academy ProgramEDUCATION | Chestnut Hill, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| The Fund For American StudiesEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Avow HospiceHEALTH | Naples, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic InstituteENVIRONMENT | Woods Hole, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchPUBLIC POLICY | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| National Alliance For Public Charter SchoolsEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| The Steppingstone FoundationEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Philanthropy RoundtablePUBLIC POLICY | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Disease Research FoundationHEALTH | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |