Private foundation · EIN 06-1442402 · Cranbury, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Swenson Fam Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $186K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$186K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Renewing AmericaHolland, MIGeneral purpose$50K
Conservative Partnership InstituteWashington, DCGeneral purpose$35K
Dream City ChurchPhoenix, AZGeneral purpose$18K
Freedom Caucus FoundationWilmington, DEGeneral purpose$10K
State Freedom Caucus Network FdtnWashington, DCGeneral purpose$10K
American Accountability FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,000
Honor Health FdnScottsdale, AZGeneral purpose$5,000
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purpose$3,500
American FIRST Legal FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purpose$3,000
Center for Arizona PolicyPhoenix, AZGeneral purpose$3,000
Harvest Time Assembly of GodGreenwhich, CTGeneral purpose$3,000
The Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKGeneral purpose$3,000
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral purpose$2,500
Young America FoundationHerndon, VAGeneral purpose$2,500
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZGeneral purpose$2,000
Concerned Women for AmericaPueblo, COGeneral purpose$2,000
Elijah StreamsRockford, ILGeneral purpose$2,000
Family Institute of ConnecticutHartford, CTGeneral purpose$2,000
Flashpoint ArmyNewark, TXGeneral purpose$2,000
Hillsdale CollegeWashington, DCGeneral purpose$2,000
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral purpose$2,000
Patrick Henry CollegeSpringfield, VAGeneral purpose$2,000
Samaritan Touch HomelessScottsdale, AZGeneral purpose$2,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral purpose$2,000
American Center for Law & JusticeWashington, DCGeneral purpose$1,000
American Cornerstone InstituteWoodland Park, COGeneral purpose$1,000
Church at the ChipCave Creek, AZGeneral purpose$1,000
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOGeneral purpose$1,000
Desert Hills Presbyterian ChurchScottsdale, AZGeneral purpose$1,000
Dutch Sheets MinistryPhoenix, AZGeneral purpose$1,000
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCGeneral purpose$1,000
Fellowship for Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral purpose$1,000
K Copeland MinistriesOverland Park, KSGeneral purpose$1,000
Phoenix Rescue MissionPhoenix, AZGeneral purpose$1,000
Prison Fellowship MinistriesLandsdowne, VAGeneral purpose$1,000
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral purpose$1,000
St Gabriel SchoolMentor, OHGeneral purpose$500

By state: District of Columbia 9 · Michigan 1 · Arizona 10 · Delaware 1 · Virginia 5 · Connecticut 2

About this foundation

Swenson Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cranbury, New Jersey, administered in care of Prager Metis Cpas LLC, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Swenson Fam Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Swenson Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $186K across 37 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Swenson Fam Foundation give?

District of Columbia (9 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Arizona (10 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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