Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation
Accepts applications
Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $800,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$40.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 16 | $35.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 16 | $40.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frederick S Bucholz 4935 Battlefield Drive, Omaha, NE 68152 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 453-7500 |
| What to submit | None specified |
What Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $275,000 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $91,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $45,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State Univ Foundation | Equine outreach & industry relations | $800,000 |
| Corbett Medical Foundation | General operating fund | $275,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education | General operating - therapeutic | $250,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $51,000 |
| National Snaffle Bit Foundation | General fund | $40,000 |
| Omaha Equistrian Foundation | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $25,000 |
| Palomino Horse Breeders | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $25,000 |
| Ranching Heritage Association | General operating | $25,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education | General fund | $25,000 |
| American Quarter Hourse Foundation | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $20,000 |
| Reining Horse Sports Foundation | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Village of Waterloo | General fund for fire department | $15,000 |
| Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tibetan Terrier Health & Welfare Foundation | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $5,000 |
| Jack Russell Terrier Foundation | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick S Bucholz
- Lawrence K Sheehan
- Jonathan P Ehly
- Lori S Bucholz
- Edward J Fitzpatrick
Questions people ask
Does Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick S Bucholz (President & Director), Lawrence K Sheehan (Secretary), Jonathan P Ehly (Treasurer & Director) and Lori S Bucholz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and education.