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The Dwan Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Colorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 846268991

The Dwan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $1,250 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,2502$176,703
2024$100,0002$75,998

How to apply

The Dwan Family 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 The Dwan Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado1$50,000
Minnesota1$50,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Raphael Catholic Church
Colorado Springs, CO
Charitable Purpose of Organization$50,000
Miller-Dwan Foundation
Duluth, MN
Charitable Purpose of Organization$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Dwan Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Dwan Family Foundation give?

$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs The Dwan Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Ron Johnson (Trustee).

What does The Dwan Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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