Swope Memorial Loan Fund
Accepts applications
Swope Memorial Loan Fund is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$594,878
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,000 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,000 | 3 | $462,775 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | 4 | $568,342 |
| 2024 | $40,500 | 6 | $594,878 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Helgeland 200 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (885) 594-7236 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be graduates of st louis mo city or county high schools |
What Swope Memorial Loan Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Rollins College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Michigan State University | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Lawrence University | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Boston College | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Missouri University of Science | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Swope Memorial Loan Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Swope Memorial Loan Fund give?
$40,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Swope Memorial Loan Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Swope Memorial Loan Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.