Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation
The Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Layton, Utah. Established in 1977 by Dr. Walter C. “Doc” and Beryl Swanson, it aims to benefit Weber County and surrounding areas through charitable endeavors. The foundation says its work has included education, social and veterans services, health care, arts and culture, and law enforcement.
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation gave $212K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Utah. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,232
- +44.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,489
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,583,240
- +29.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (91% 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 Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should contact the foundation with a letter and details or the reason for the request. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Wc Swanson Foundation
Mailing address: 1838 W Ticaboo Drive, St George, UT 84770
Phone: (208) 201-4465
Website: http://www.swanfound.org/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ogden School Foundation ($34K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it benefits Weber County and the surrounding area. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 7% to Minnesota, and 2% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 413% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $108K (2020) to $212K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden School Foundation Ogden, UT | In need assistance | $34,000 |
| Weber State University Ogden, UT | In need assistance | $25,500 |
| Various under 2k Ogden, UT | In-Need Assistance | $15,645 |
| Wells Fargo Minneapolis, MN | Local Disaster and Need Assistance | $14,087 |
| Family Promise of Ogden Ogden, UT | In need assistance. | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Utah Murray, UT | In need assistance. | $10,000 |
| National Ability Center Park City, UT | In need assistance | $10,000 |
| Ogden City Police Department Ogden, UT | In need assistance | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Ogden, UT | In need assistance | $10,000 |
| Family Summit Foundation Ogden, UT | In need assistance | $8,000 |
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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 | $2,583,240 | $723,047 | $407,985 | $212,232 | 25 | $378,622 | $693,684 | $91,737 |
| 2023 | $1,994,903 | $26,962 | $353,625 | $147,420 | 19 | $322,694 | $31,845 | $119,623 |
| 2022 | $2,424,096 | $54,608 | $386,643 | $181,877 | 25 | $355,929 | $33,982 | $138,505 |
| 2021 | $2,796,884 | $140,016 | $393,525 | $180,812 | 24 | $361,617 | $94,537 | $160,491 |
| 2020 | $3,673,431 | $-143,903 | $510,699 | $107,986 | 15 | — | — | $131,583 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is “to benefit Weber County, Utah, and the surrounding area, through benevolent endeavors.” It also says it administers its funds to produce the most beneficial results for the community.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address education, family homelessness, disability access, youth services, environmental conservation, services for people with visual impairments, and free medical care. For example, the Ogden School Foundation says it works to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Ogden School District; Family Promise of Ogden says it helps homeless families with children become self-sufficient; and the National Ability Center says it empowers people with disabilities through sport, recreation, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $212,232. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $34,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $34,000 to Ogden School Foundation, $25,500 to Weber State University, $10,000 each to Family Promise of Ogden, Make A Wish Foundation of Utah, National Ability Center, Ogden City Police Department, and Boys and Girls Club, and $8,000 to Family Summit Foundation. The stated purposes for many awards were “In need assistance.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s governing board lists Tami Swanson as Chair, W. Charles “Chuck” Swanson as President, and Annabel Hofer, Jon Greiner, Taylor Jensen, and Robin Romero as members. The 2024 filing lists Tami Swanson as Chairman, W.C. Swanson, Annabel Hofer, and Jon Greiner as trustees, and Taylor Jensen and Robin Romero as directors.
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation is led by Tami Swanson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tami Swanson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $77K (2024)
Annabel Hofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Wc Swanson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$74K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Jon Greiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin Romero
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Taylor Jensen
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cindy R. Purcell (2020) — CEO
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 $77K, to Tami Swanson (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation
How much does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation give each year?
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation gave $212K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 19 grants.
What is Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,489, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation give grants?
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ogden, UT (10 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants) and Sandy, UT (2 grants).
Does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In-Need Assistance" (23 grants).
Who are Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ogden School Foundation ($34,000), Weber State University ($25,500) and Various under 2k ($15,645), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation?
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is “to benefit Weber County, Utah, and the surrounding area, through benevolent endeavors.” It also says it administers its funds to produce the most beneficial results for the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation's EIN?
Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0578540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dr-wc-swanson-family-foundation-morg_b4071e5a6f8d42e7aa1d34342d33db22
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