John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation
John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,014
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,014
- Median grant
- $2,014
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Assumption Catholic Schools ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption Catholic Schools Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Education | $2,014 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $300 | $2,353 | $2,014 | 1 | $2,014 | $101 |
| 2022 | $2,053 | $275 | $311 | — | — | — | $102 |
| 2021 | $2,089 | $270 | $309 | — | — | — | $104 |
| 2020 | $2,128 | $260 | $298 | — | — | — | $106 |
| 2019 | $2,166 | $255 | $274 | — | — | — | $107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation is led by Susan Swendrowski, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Susan Swendrowski
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation
How much does John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation give each year?
John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation operate?
John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John and Susan Swendrowski Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1886109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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