Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, Florida, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, all listed with an unrestricted general purpose.
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn at a glance
In short: Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn gave $735K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $734,992
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,499
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $73,499
- Total assets
- $14,646,500
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Edgebrook Community Church ($147K). Together the top 10 received $735K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 25 grants of 50 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Illinois (60% of grant dollars), Florida (20%), Oklahoma (10%), and Pennsylvania (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $668K (2020) to $824K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $735K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edgebrook Community Church Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $146,998 |
| Northshore U Healthsystem Evanston, IL | Unrestricted General | $110,249 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $73,499 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted General | $73,499 |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center University PK, PA | Unrestricted General | $73,499 |
| Salvation Army Des Plaines, IL | Unrestricted General | $73,499 |
| Shriners' Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $73,499 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $36,750 |
| University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL | Unrestricted General | $36,750 |
| American National Red Cross Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $36,750 |
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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 | $14,646,500 | $1,485,225 | $881,309 | $734,992 | 10 | $779,049 | $1,456,609 | $842,947 |
| 2023 | $14,057,901 | $445,864 | $891,281 | $770,369 | 10 | $809,588 | $347,165 | $774,209 |
| 2022 | $14,491,362 | $-345,599 | $947,726 | $824,239 | 10 | $863,127 | $203,053 | $809,260 |
| 2021 | $15,398,861 | $2,834,962 | $862,747 | $689,393 | 10 | $730,444 | $2,738,281 | $865,287 |
| 2020 | $13,188,512 | $1,000,452 | $792,522 | $667,628 | 10 | — | $1,009,357 | $725,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn reported a distributable amount of $843K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, health care and medical organizations, charitable organizations, and cultural and educational institutions. Shriners Hospitals for Children describes its own mission as providing compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives in a family-centered and collaborative environment; that is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $734,992. Grants ranged from $36,750 to $146,998, with a median of $73,499. Notable recipients included Edgebrook Community Church ($146,998), Northshore U Healthsystem ($110,249), and the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Salvation Army, and Shriners Hospitals for Children ($73,499 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$101K (2021) → $109K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn
How much does Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn give each year?
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn gave $735K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $770K across 10 grants.
What is Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's typical grant size?
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $73,499, and its average grant was $73,499, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn give grants?
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn gives mostly in Illinois: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Oklahoma (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's largest grantees?
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Edgebrook Community Church ($146,998), Northshore U Healthsystem ($110,249) and American Cancer Society ($73,499), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn?
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $779K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $843K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, health care and medical organizations, charitable organizations, and cultural and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's EIN?
Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3994250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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