Alfred B Swanson Foundation
Alfred B Swanson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $104K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200. Net investment income was $776.
Alfred B Swanson Foundation at a glance
In short: Alfred B Swanson Foundation gave $200 across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $100), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $104,494
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alfred B Swanson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Toys for Tots ($100). Together the top 2 received $200.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alfred B Swanson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 486% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2024) to $8K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $200.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toys for Tots Grand Rapids, MI | Cash Contribution | $100 |
| Guiding Light Mission Grand Rapids, MI | Cash Contribution | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,494 | $7,423 | $28,633 | $200 | 2 | $26,882 | $776 | $5,530 |
| 2023 | $120,521 | $-1,570 | $26,195 | $600 | 1 | $24,276 | $868 | $6,179 |
| 2022 | $133,894 | $4,304 | $45,798 | $7,821 | 13 | $43,164 | $659 | $8,299 |
| 2021 | $203,006 | $48,538 | $39,576 | $506 | 6 | $36,395 | $1,146 | $10,125 |
| 2020 | $212,835 | $4,874 | $48,113 | $6,135 | 13 | — | $1,085 | $11,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred B Swanson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alfred B Swanson Foundation is led by Genevieve De Groot Swanson MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Genevieve De Groot Swanson MD
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Swanson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joy Foster
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maurice A. Benoit
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alfred B. Swanson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred B Swanson Foundation
How much does Alfred B Swanson Foundation give each year?
Alfred B Swanson Foundation gave $200 across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600 across 1 grant.
How large is Alfred B Swanson Foundation?
Alfred B Swanson Foundation reported $104K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alfred B Swanson Foundation?
Alfred B Swanson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $104K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Alfred B Swanson Foundation operate?
Alfred B Swanson Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, New York, Tennessee.
What is Alfred B Swanson Foundation's EIN?
Alfred B Swanson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2695962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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