Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Layton, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $212,232 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $34,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$212,232
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $147,420 the year before.
73% 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 | $147,420 | 19 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $212,232 | 25 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr WC Swanson Foundation 1838 W Ticaboo Drive, St George, UT 84770 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 201-4465 |
| What to submit | Letter and details or reason for request |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 23 | $193,145 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $14,087 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden School Foundation | In need assistance | $34,000 |
| Weber State University | In need assistance | $25,500 |
| Various under 2k | In-need assistance | $15,645 |
| Individual | Local disaster and need assistance | $14,087 |
| Family Promise of Ogden | In need assistance. | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Utah | In need assistance. | $10,000 |
| National Ability Center | In need assistance | $10,000 |
| Ogden City Police Department | In need assistance | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | In need assistance | $10,000 |
| Family Summit Foundation | In need assistance | $8,000 |
| Christmas Box House | In need assistance. | $6,000 |
| Hand in Hand Outdoors | Assist hand in hand outdoors | $5,000 |
| Ron McBride Foundation | In need assistance. | $5,000 |
| Seager Memorial Clinic | In need assistance. | $5,000 |
| Wolf Creek Foundation | In need assistance. | $5,000 |
| HawkWatch International | In need assistance | $5,000 |
| National Oregon Trail Center | In need assistance | $5,000 |
| U of U Center for Global Surgery | In need assistance | $5,000 |
| UT Jumpstart Coalition Personal Fin | In need assistance | $5,000 |
| Utah Council of the Blind | In need assistance | $5,000 |
| Individual | In need assistance. | $3,000 |
| Best Seat in the House | In need assistance | $3,000 |
| Cope2Hope | In need assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | In need assistance | $3,000 |
| Weber Human Services | In need assistance. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Taylor Jensen
- WC Swanson
- Tami Swanson
- Annabel Hofer
- Jon Greiner
- Robin Romero
Questions people ask
Does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation give?
$212,232 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Taylor Jensen (Director), WC Swanson (Trustee), Tami Swanson (Chairman) and Annabel Hofer (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.