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Swanson Foundation is a private trust based in ALBANY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is C/O The Ayco Company - Ntg. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have decreased from $3.2M in 2014 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Swanson Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $24K. Annual giving has grown from $1.1M in 2020 to $1.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M, with an average award of $195K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Massachusetts, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt
Under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, MA.
Swanson Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $24K, with an average of $195K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M.
Swanson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Swanson Foundation is headquartered in ALBANY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William H Swanson | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cheryl K Swanson | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.6M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$63K
Distribution Amount
$151K
Total: $711K
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$195K
Median Grant
$24K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | San Luis Obispo, CA | $602K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Nurses Alumnae AssoGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| Petersen Automotive MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| French Hospital FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | San Luis Obispo, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Naval Postgraduate School FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Monterey, CA | $22K | 2022 |
| Pebble Beach Company FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Pebble Beach, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Boston Children'S MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Colorado GrandGENERAL PURPOSE | Lafayette, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Templeton High School EngineeringGENERAL PURPOSE | Templeton, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| See Attached ListGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Albany, NY | $941K | 2021 |