Private foundation · EIN 20-8249043 · Phoenix, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Swanson Family 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: 5 grants paid, $102K total, median $10K. 40% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$102K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Legacy Youth LeadershipLos Angeles, CAProgram support$60K
Gigi's PlayhouseRoswell, GAProgram support$25K
New England ConservatoryBoston, MAProgram support$10K
Hushabye NurseryGilbert, AZProgram support$5,000
Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZProgram support$1,500

By state: California 1 · Georgia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Arizona 2

About this foundation

Swanson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Swanson Family 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 Swanson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $102K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Swanson Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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