Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc
The Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Incorporated in 1961 and reorganized in 1988, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with EIN 47-6024648.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$159K
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for scholarship funds and educational projects at institutions in Omaha, Nebraska, with a focus on secondary and higher education.
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (2023), the foundation reported:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its funding on institutions and educational projects in Omaha, Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the 2023 tax year:
- Total Assets: $3,017,423
- Total Giving: $167,200
- Total Revenue: $70,187
- Total Expenses: $210,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,296,441 | $3,017,423 | $2,720,606 |
| Revenue | $83,442 | $70,187 | $18,958 |
| Expenses | $213,172 | $210,241 | $229,371 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $192,689 | $193,675 | $211,875 |
| Net Investment Income | $64,785 | $53,621 | $40,683 |
| Distributable Amount | $161,448 | $137,353 | $143,034 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY TURBES | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| TAMARA BORER | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| PAUL FITZGIBBONS | TREASURER | — | — |
| CATHERINE FRENCH MCGILL | SECRETARY | — | — |
| LORRAINE RUSCH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KARA OTOOLE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $24,000 |
| TERRY CONNEALY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LISA STERBA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NICHOLAS WEGNER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 540515, Omaha, NE 68154-0515
- Telephone: 402-491-3041
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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