How to apply
The board reviews all requests and votes on requests. Contact: Morgan Ormsby, 14746 Sprague St, Omaha, Ne, 4024913041, GILBERTCSWANSONFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Awards are given as voted on by the board
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 14 of 19 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of St MaryOmaha, NE | The mothers living and learning program | $20K |
| El Museo LatinoOmaha, NE | Support of visual and performing arts program | $10K |
| Northstar FoundationOmaha, NE | Support of northstars leaders to achievers program | $10K |
| Omaha Public Library FoundationOmaha, NE | Support of summer reading program | $10K |
| Omaha Street SchoolOmaha, NE | Enrichment program | $10K |
| The Bay Dba Rabble MillOmaha, NE | Support of after school program | $10K |
| Boys and Girls ClubOmaha, NE | Boys and girls club teen center programs | $10K |
| Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital OmaOmaha, NE | Therapeutic learning center | $10K |
| Girls Inc of OmahaOmaha, NE | Program staff training and development | $10K |
| Do SpaceOmaha, NE | Support of kid coders program | $9,200 |
| Inclusive CommunitiesOmaha, NE | Inclucity camp program support | $5,000 |
| Goodwill OmahaOmaha, NE | Educational support and job training | $5,000 |
| Omaha Childrens MuseumOmaha, NE | Welcome fund and partner school program | $5,000 |
| Omaha SymphonyOmaha, NE | Music mentors program | $5,000 |
About this foundation
Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Morgan Ormsby, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The board reviews all requests and votes on requests. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $167K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc give?
Nebraska (19 grants), per its latest filing.
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