Private foundation · EIN 87-0578540 · Layton, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dr W C Swanson Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Utah. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $212K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Utah. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$212K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in UT
92%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.6M

How to apply

Letter and details or reason for request Contact: Dr Wc Swanson Foundation, 1838 W Ticaboo Drive, St George, Ut, 2082014465, tami@ Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ogden School FoundationOgden, UTIn need assistance$34K
Weber State UniversityOgden, UTIn need assistance$26K
Various Under 2kOgden, UTIn-need assistance$16K
Wells FargoMinneapolis, MNLocal disaster and need assistance$14K
Family Promise of OgdenOgden, UTIn need assistance.$10K
Make a Wish Foundation of UtahMurray, UTIn need assistance.$10K
National Ability CenterPark City, UTIn need assistance$10K
Ogden City Police DepartmentOgden, UTIn need assistance$10K
Boys and Girls ClubOgden, UTIn need assistance$10K
Family Summit FoundationOgden, UTIn need assistance$8,000
Christmas Box HouseOgden, UTIn need assistance.$6,000
Hand in Hand OutdoorsSpanish Fork, UTAssist hand in hand outdoors$5,000
Ron McBride FoundationSandy, UTIn need assistance.$5,000
Seager Memorial ClinicOgden, UTIn need assistance.$5,000
Wolf Creek FoundationEden, UTIn need assistance.$5,000
Hawkwatch InternationalSalt Lake City, UTIn need assistance$5,000
National Oregon Trail CenterMontpelier, IDIn need assistance$5,000
U of U Center for Global SurgerySalt Lake City, UTIn need assistance$5,000
Ut Jumpstart Coalition Personal FinKaysville, UTIn need assistance$5,000
Utah Council of the BlindWoods Cross, UTIn need assistance$5,000
Bicycle CollectiveSalt Lake City, UTIn need assistance.$3,000
Best Seat in the HouseSandy, UTIn need assistance$3,000
Cope2hopeMagna, UTIn need assistance$3,000
On Pitch Performing ArtsLayton, UTIn need assistance$3,000
Weber Human ServicesOgden, UTIn need assistance.$2,000

By state: Utah 23 · Minnesota 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Dr W C Swanson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Layton, Utah, administered in care of W Charles Swanson, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Dr W C Swanson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter and details or reason for request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Dr W C Swanson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $212K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dr W C Swanson Family Foundation give?

Utah (23 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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