Also known as: Swenson Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 330603766) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Swenson Family Foundation reported 34 grants totaling $5,668,223 to 26 organizations across 9 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $1,600,000 to University MN Duluth.
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Read the filing itself: Swenson Family Foundation Form 990 filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer or look the organization up in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
3 of the 34 grants in this filing (2024) — $67,500 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| University MN Duluth | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,743,573 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | ORANGE, CA | $1,041,667 |
| California Lutheran University | THOUSAND OAKS, CA | $832,850 |
| Friends of Holy Innocents | COVINA, CA | $500,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | SUPERIOR, WI | $436,800 |
| Ocean Institute | DANA POINT, CA | $200,000 |
| Olive Crest | SANTA ANA, CA | $200,000 |
| ST Paul's Lutheran School | SEDALIA, MO | $62,500 |
| Achievement Institute for Stem Scholars | SANTA ANA, CA | $50,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran Church | SUPERIOR, WI | $50,000 |
| First Evangelical Covenant Church | SUPERIOR, WI | $50,000 |
| Gloria DEI Lutheran Church | DANA POINT, CA | $50,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | COSTA MESA, CA | $50,000 |
| Chapman University | ORANGE, CA | $41,667 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | WAUWATOSA, WI | $41,667 |
| Mission SAN Juan Capistrano | SAN JUAN CAPO, CA | $41,667 |
| University MN Foundation | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $41,667 |
| Lutheran Church Charities | NORTHBROOK, IL | $41,666 |
| The Dollywood Foundation | ANDALUSIA, AL | $41,666 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | KANAB, UT | $25,000 |
| Education Through Music LA | STOCKTON, CA | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Bible Translators | CONCORDIA, MO | $25,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | LAGUNA HILLS, CA | $25,000 |
| Lutheran High School Association of Orange County | ORANGE, CA | $20,833 |
| General Federation of Women's Clubs - Arizona | TUCSON, AZ | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
