John G Swanson Family Foundation
John G Swanson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $220K.
John G Swanson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John G Swanson Family Foundation gave $220K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $220K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $219,784
- +1365.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $219,784
- +1365.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $219,784
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John G Swanson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DAFgiving360 ($220K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John G Swanson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 899% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $220K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFgiving360 Omaha, NE | To Continue the John G. Swanson Foundation charitable giving through the Schwab DAFgiving360 program. | $219,784 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $219,784 | $219,784 | 1 | $219,784 | $10,824 |
| 2024 | $219,784 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $11,502 |
| 2023 | $234,784 | $22,000 | $22,000 | 3 | $22,000 | $12,376 |
| 2022 | $256,784 | $22,000 | $22,000 | 3 | $22,000 | $13,567 |
| 2021 | $278,784 | $23,000 | $23,000 | 4 | $23,000 | $14,768 |
| 2020 | $301,784 | $17,000 | $17,000 | 3 | — | $15,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John G Swanson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John G Swanson Family Foundation is led by Rosario Swanson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rosario Swanson
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Swanson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Swanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 G Swanson Family Foundation
How much does John G Swanson Family Foundation give each year?
John G Swanson Family Foundation gave $220K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
Where does John G Swanson Family Foundation operate?
John G Swanson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Nebraska, New York.
How much is John G Swanson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, John G Swanson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John G Swanson Family Foundation's EIN?
John G Swanson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3512414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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