Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable is a private foundation in PO Box Chica, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $190,000 the year before.
11% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $530,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 9 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable 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 Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 5 | $95,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Zawadi Inc | Generalsupport | $30,000 |
| Daystar US | General support | $30,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest | General support | $25,000 |
| The Phoenix Symphony | General support | $25,000 |
| The Marvelwood School | General support | $15,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia J Shevlin
Questions people ask
Does Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable give?
$180,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia J Shevlin (Trustee).
What does Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.