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Swenson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Gatos, California · EIN 465660888

Swenson Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,363 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,363 and the largest $10,363. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $75,525 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$75,5254$52,892
2024$10,3631$42,222

How to apply

Swenson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Swenson Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$10,363

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ny Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund Aka Answer the Call
New York, NY
Program support$10,363

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Swenson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Swenson Foundation give?

$10,363 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,363.

Who runs Swenson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Swenson (President/Secty/Director) and Case Swenson (Cfo/Director).

What does Swenson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development and youth programs.

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