Swanson Cares
Preselected recipients only
Swanson Cares is a private foundation in Fargo, North Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,040 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,500. 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$37,040
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$21,691
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,885 the year before.
68% of its 2024 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 | $36,885 | 20 | $60,023 |
| 2024 | $37,040 | 28 | $21,691 |
How to apply
Swanson Cares 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 Swanson Cares funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 15 | $25,040 |
| Florida | 3 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford | Roger Maris Cancer Center | $3,500 |
| TNT Kids Fitness | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Hospice of the Red River Valley | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Jasmin Childcare & Pre-School | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Metro Sports Foundation | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Learn 'n Move Childcare | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Hero | General Operations | $1,500 |
| ND Shrine Bowl Games | ND Shrine Bowl | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Community Partnership Resource Center | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Landon's Light | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Harbor Light Worship Center | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Children FM | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Fraser LTD | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Veteran's Honor Flight | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Down Home | General Operations | $1,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Frazee-Vergas | Elementary Education | $500 |
| Marva Ebony Kierra Wiggins Scholarship | General Operations | $500 |
| Removing the Barriers Initiative | General Operations | $500 |
| Christian Medical Ministries | General Operations | $500 |
| North American Pet Pig Association | General Operations | $500 |
| Hope Blooms | General Operations | $500 |
| Lunch Box of Love | General Operations | $500 |
| VA Hosptial | General Operations | $40 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim Hamel
- Andrea Crass
- Whitney Baumgartner
- Anne Zimiga
Questions people ask
Does Swanson Cares accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swanson Cares give?
$37,040 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Swanson Cares?
Its 2024 filing lists Jim Hamel (President), Andrea Crass (Vice President), Whitney Baumgartner (Treasurer) and Anne Zimiga (Secretary/Executive Director).
What does Swanson Cares fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.