Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$112,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $117,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117,000 | 24 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $117,500 | 22 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $112,500 | 21 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Alice Rowan 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 Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $29,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $19,500 |
| New York | 3 | $17,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oxfam-America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Lilies Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Oroko Village | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Joy of Music Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Music Worcester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Seeds of Peace Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Mass Academy of Math and Science fund | $2,500 |
| Bikes Not Bombs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bolokada and Friends Village Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Washington Area Bicyclist Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda Rowan Swanson
- Brian Swanson
Questions people ask
Does Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation give?
$112,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melinda Rowan Swanson (VP, Dir) and Brian Swanson (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.