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Swanson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $256K. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2019 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Alaska. According to available records, Swanson Family Foundation has made 44 grants totaling $138K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $42K and $48K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $12K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Alaska and New York and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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 Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AK, NY, CO.
Swanson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $138K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $12K.
Swanson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Swanson Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Swanson | Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carl Swanson | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karin A Swanson | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kirsten M Swanson | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$62K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$42K
Contributions
$458K
Net Investment Income
$458K
Distribution Amount
$50K
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$138K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant House AlaskaCHA Startup Fund | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| American National Red CrossCharitable Event | Anchorage, AK | $8K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Alaska IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2023 |
| Abused Womens Aid In Crisis IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southcentral AlaskaGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2023 |
| Upper Susitna Food PantryHigh School Pantry (Ram Shack) | Talkeetna, AK | $3K | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Suicide PreventionAlaska Chapter - More Than Sad Program | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Anchorage Community Mental Health Services IncSeeds of Change | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2023 |
| Beans Cafe IncChildrens Lunch Box | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2023 |
| Alaska Public Media IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $500 | 2023 |
| Kenai River Sportfishing Association IncHelp Take A Kid Fishing | Soldotna, AK | $500 | 2023 |
| Bethany PartnersImmigration Services Support | Frisco, CO | $250 | 2023 |
| Anchorage Museum AssociationCharitable Event | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2022 |
| Arctic Winter Games Corporation Of AlaskaCharitable Event | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2022 |
| University Of Alaska FoundationUAA Ski Team | Anchorage, AK | $2K | 2022 |
| Alaska Community FoundationAK Can Do - Neighbor to Neighbor Fund | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2020 |
| Tba Theatre IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2020 |
| United Way Of AnchorageAK Can Do - Neighbor to Neighbor Fund | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2020 |
| Downtown Soup KitchenFeed Me Hope Culinary School | Anchorage, AK | $2K | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $2K | 2020 |
| Catholic Social ServicesFor Specific Use by the Clare House | Anchorage, AK | $2K | 2020 |