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Swanson Cares is a private corporation based in FARGO, ND. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $22K. Annual income is reported at $63K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2020 to $22K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Dakota. According to available records, Swanson Cares has made 38 grants totaling $39K, with a median grant of $584. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Dakota, California, Iowa, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$379
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 16 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.
Swanson Cares primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ND, CA, IA.
Swanson Cares has distributed a total of $39K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $584, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5K.
Swanson Cares typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Swanson Cares is headquartered in FARGO, ND. While based in ND, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hamel | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Crass | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeremy Wonch | Secretary/Executive Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Whitney Baumgartner | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne Zimiga | Executive Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$22K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$22K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$39K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$584
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyCancer support programs | Hagerstown, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| Tnt Kids FitnessAble Games | Fargo, ND | $5K | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The Red River ValleyGrief support services for families and patients | Fargo, ND | $3K | 2022 |
| Sanford HealthFood, lodgin & supplies for cancer patients | Fargo, ND | $2K | 2022 |
| Bio GirlsScholarships for participation in progrm | Fargo, ND | $2K | 2022 |
| Healthright360Gift basket donation | San Fransisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Vitamin AngelsVitamins and supplements | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| HeroMedical equipment | Fargo, ND | $1K | 2022 |
| Junior Acheivement NorthFinancial literacy education | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossHurricane Ian Relief | Boone, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| Nd Association For The DiabledProvides transportation costs for medical appointments | Fargo, ND | $500 | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food BankUsed to purchase food for food bank | Fargo, ND | $500 | 2022 |
| Newlife CenterGift basket donation | Fargo, ND | $252 | 2022 |
| Sharehouse FoundationPurchase hygiene products | Fargo, ND | $250 | 2022 |
| Pray For Gray FoundationGift basket donation | Fargo, ND | N/A | 2022 |
| Metro Sports FoundationGift basket donation | Fargo, ND | N/A | 2022 |