Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation is a private foundation in Marshall, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $534,463 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$534,463
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $531,568 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $461,746 | 15 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $531,568 | 18 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $534,463 | 24 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Schwan's Corporate Giving 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 Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 17 | $358,920 |
| Illinois | 1 | $155,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $9,892 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,651 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Support for various food banks in the feeding america network | $155,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $105,622 |
| Southwest Minnesota State Univeristy | Scholarships | $105,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation McNamara Alumni Center | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Minnesota | Honoring fundraising efforts | $32,445 |
| Bolder Options | A one-year grant in support of their "schwan's scholars" program | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | Honoring fundraising efforts | $24,310 |
| United Way of Shelby County | Honoring fundraising efforts | $8,261 |
| Child Advocacy & Parenting Services | Supporting healthier communities | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Honoring fundraising efforts | $3,386 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | Honoring fundraising efforts | $3,028 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| The Ironman Foundation | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| The Ironman Foundation | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Honoring fundraising efforts | $1,979 |
| Special Olympics - Oklahoma | Honoring fundraising efforts | $1,651 |
| Special Olympics - Ohio | Honoring fundraising efforts | $1,631 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | Honoring board service | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Honoring board service | $600 |
| Dollars for Scholars Lakeview | Honoring board service | $550 |
| Junior Achievement North | Honoring board service | $500 |
| Marshall Hoops Club | Honoring board service | $500 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | Honoring board service | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Schiegg
- Michael Pulcanio
- Roberto Rios
- Lori Bowen
- Abby Collins
- Mark Goldman
Questions people ask
Does Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation give?
$534,463 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Schiegg (Chairman/Board Member), Michael Pulcanio (Vice Chairman/Board Member), Roberto Rios (Secretary/Director) and Lori Bowen (Treasurer/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and disability.