Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,200 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$167,200
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $168,200 the year before.
36% 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 | $167,200 | 17 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $168,200 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $167,200 | 19 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Morgan Ormsby 14746 Sprague St, Omaha, NE 68116-8104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 491-3041, gilbertcswansonfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The board reviews all requests and votes on requests. |
| Restrictions | Awards are given as voted on by the board |
What Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 19 | $167,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of St Mary | The mothers living and learning program | $20,000 |
| College of St Marys | Academic merit scholarships | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support of visual and performing arts program | $10,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Support of northstars leaders to achievers program | $10,000 |
| Omaha Public Library Foundation | Support of summer reading program | $10,000 |
| Omaha Street School | Enrichment program | $10,000 |
| The Bay DBA Rabble Mill | Support of after school program | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Boys and girls club teen center programs | $10,000 |
| Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Oma | Therapeutic learning center | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Program staff training and development | $10,000 |
| Mercy High School | Scholarships for the mcauley scholars program | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support of kid coders program | $9,200 |
| Music in Catholic Schools | Tuition assistance for education | $8,000 |
| Bellevue University | Academic merit scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | Inclucity camp program support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational support and job training | $5,000 |
| Omaha Childrens Museum | Welcome fund and partner school program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships nebraska theater academy | $5,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | Music mentors program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Turbes
- Tamara Borer
- Paul Fitzgibbons
- Lorraine Rusch
- Terry Connealy
- Lisa Sterba
- Steve Kinkead
- Morgan Ormsby
Questions people ask
Does Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc give?
$167,200 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Turbes (President), Tamara Borer (Vice President), Paul Fitzgibbons (Treasurer) and Lorraine Rusch (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.