Swedish Aid Society
Preselected recipients only
Swedish Aid Society is a private foundation in Cheshire, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,600
- Assets$3,611
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,350 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,500 | 11 | $3,441 |
| 2024 | $24,350 | 11 | $8,991 |
| 2025 | $31,000 | 11 | $3,611 |
How to apply
Swedish Aid Society 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 Swedish Aid Society funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Foodshare | Food Bank | $6,600 |
| Branford Food Pantry | Food Bank | $3,000 |
| Community Dining Room | Food For Needy | $3,000 |
| Wheat | Food For Needy | $3,000 |
| Newreach | Food For Needy | $3,000 |
| Saint Paul IV Parish | Food for needy | $3,000 |
| Food Pantry of North Branford | Food For Needy | $3,000 |
| Masters Manna | Food for needy | $3,000 |
| Bethesda Luteran Church | Food for Needy | $1,200 |
| Tabor Lutheran Church | Food For Needy | $1,200 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lars Gunneson
- Kenneth Bjork
- Paul Gunneson
- Claire Couture
Questions people ask
Does Swedish Aid Society accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swedish Aid Society give?
$31,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Swedish Aid Society?
Its 2025 filing lists Lars Gunneson (President), Kenneth Bjork (Vice Pres), Paul Gunneson (Treasurer) and Claire Couture (Secretary).
What does Swedish Aid Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and faith communities.