Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $231,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$231,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $186,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $185,000 | 19 | $3.9 million |
| 2023 | $186,000 | 19 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $231,000 | 24 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson 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.
What Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $85,000 |
| Nebraska | 5 | $51,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Refuge | General fund | $20,000 |
| Mosiac | General fund | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Larimer County | General fund | $15,000 |
| Seafarer's International | General fund | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services Rocky Moun | General fund | $15,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | General fund | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministry | General fund | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lutheran School of Theology at Chic | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mosiac of Northern Colorado | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of Nebrask | General fund | $10,000 |
| Phelps County Comm Fndtn | General fund | $6,000 |
| Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Disaster Response | General fund | $5,000 |
| Augustana College | General fund | $5,000 |
| Augustana University | General fund | $5,000 |
| Midland University | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Music Program | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kunc - Community Radio | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mtn PBS | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | General fund | $5,000 |
| KRFC 889FM | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce M Jobson
- Peter Jobson
Questions people ask
Does Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation give?
$231,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joyce M Jobson (Foundation Mgr.) and Peter Jobson (Foundation Mgr.).
What does Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and international.