Private foundation · EIN 36-3994250 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr 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: 10 grants paid, $799K total, median $80K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$799K
Median grant
$80K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Edgebrook Community ChurchChicago, ILUnrestricted general$160K
Northshore U HealthsystemEvanston, ILUnrestricted general$120K
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKUnrestricted general$80K
American Heart AssociationSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted general$80K
Milton S Hershey Medical CenterUniversity Park, PAUnrestricted general$80K
Salvation ArmyDes Plaines, ILUnrestricted general$80K
Shriners' Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLUnrestricted general$80K
The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted general$40K
University of IllinoisUrbana Champaign, ILUnrestricted general$40K
American National Red CrossChicago, ILUnrestricted general$40K

By state: Illinois 6 · Florida 2 · Oklahoma 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr 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 Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $799K across 10 grants, a median of $80K.

Where does Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation give?

Illinois (6 grants), Florida (2 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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