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Swanson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WELLINGTON, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Conrad T Swanson. It holds total assets of $755K. Annual income is reported at $143K. Total assets have decreased from $1.5M in 2010 to $755K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Nebraska and New York. According to available records, Swanson Family Foundation has made 68 grants totaling $965K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $171K in 2020 to $132K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $267K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $206 to $126K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nebraska and Colorado and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$350
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 9 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 Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, CO, NY.
Swanson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $965K across 68 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $206 to $126K.
Swanson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Swanson Family Foundation is headquartered in WELLINGTON, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad T Swanson | Foundation Mgr. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cheryl A Swanson | Foundation Mgr. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathan T Swanson | Foundation Mgr. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$755K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$755K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$965K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MosaicGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2024 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUND | Fort Collins, CO | $11K | 2024 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $10K | 2024 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $5K | 2024 |
| Phelps County Community FoundationFUND FOR LOCAL CHARITABLE AGENCIES | Holdrege, NE | $4K | 2024 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistryGENERAL FUND | Ashland, NE | $2K | 2024 |
| Front Range Community College FoundationGENERAL FUND | Westminster, CO | $500 | 2024 |
| Amici CannisGENERAL FUND | Fort Collins, CO | $500 | 2024 |
| Seafarers International HouseGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Rndup Rdrs Of The Rockies Hrtg & Trl FndGENERAL FUND | Castle Rock, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Colorado Cattleman'S Agri Land TrusGENERAL FUND | Lakewood, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Colorado Open LandsGENERAL FUND | Lakewood, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Lutheran Family ServicesGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $250 | 2023 |
| Homeward AllianceGENERAL FUND | Fort Collins, CO | $206 | 2023 |
| Food Bank For Larimer CountyGENERAL FUND | Fort Collins, CO | $350 | 2022 |