The Redbud Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2007 and based in Topeka, Kansas. Created by Glenn and Claire Swogger, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on enhancing educational opportunities and supporting arts and culture initiatives in their community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.1M
-11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-53.1% YoY
Grant Count
11
-21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$161K
-40.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Redbud Foundation primarily funds initiatives to enhance educational opportunities for all students through collaboration between the community and public schools. The foundation encourages and cultivates appreciation for education by providing grants, including support for scholarships and educational programs.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education and educational opportunities
- Arts, culture, and humanities
- Community development
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$3,000 to $615,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Kansas, with some grants extending to Colorado and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,056,099
- Total Revenue: $643,418
- Total Expenses: $2,111,822
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 5.2% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,056,099 | $12,524,503 | $13,249,191 |
| Revenue | $643,418 | $3,306,083 | $461,122 |
| Expenses | $2,111,822 | $4,030,771 | $1,192,230 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,774,800 | $3,781,500 | $938,947 |
| Net Investment Income | $527,059 | $328,274 | $179,992 |
| Distributable Amount | $550,731 | $598,791 | $661,082 |
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
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members/Directors:
- Gerald Lauber (President, Director)
- Thomas E Zanecchia (Secretary, Director)
- JC Bloom (Treasurer, Director)
- Dave Newbery (Assistant Treasurer/Secretary, Director)
Founders:
- Glenn Swogger
- Claire Swogger
The foundation maintains a staff of 3 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas E Zanecchia | Secretary, Director | 10 | $60,000 |
| JC Bloom | Treasurer, Director | 10 | $60,000 |
| Dave Newbery | Asst. Treasurer/Secretary, Director | 8 | $48,000 |
| Gerald Lauber | President, Director | 10 | $60,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Redbud Foundation was honored as an outstanding local philanthropic foundation at the Topeka Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropic Day luncheon. The foundation has been recognized for its significant contributions to the community, particularly through its support of The Library Foundation and the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library's History Neighborhood project, which converts the library's history collection into distinctive subject-focused zones.
Redbud Grant Dollars Handed Out to Local Schools | KECO 96.5FMSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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