Swanson Foundation
Swanson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3K.
Swanson Foundation at a glance
In short: Swanson Foundation gave $3K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $650), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,600
- -32.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $650
- -32.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $2,809
- +586.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Swanson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Great Lakes Performing Asrtist Studios ($2K). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Performing Asrtist Studios Ann Arbor, MI | Donation | $1,500 |
| Palmer Woods Post Detroit, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Unity Temple Church Detroit, MI | Donation | $300 |
| City Singers Association of Detroit Detroit, MI | Donation | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,809 | $5,000 | $2,600 | $2,600 | 4 | $2,600 |
| 2021 | $409 | — | $3,850 | $3,850 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Swanson Foundation is led by Linda Swanson, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Linda Swanson
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Swanson Foundation
How much does Swanson Foundation give each year?
Swanson Foundation gave $3K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $4K across 4 grants.
What is Swanson Foundation's typical grant size?
Swanson Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $400, and its average grant was $650, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Swanson Foundation give grants?
Swanson Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does Swanson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Swanson Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is Swanson Foundation?
Swanson Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Swanson Foundation's EIN?
Swanson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7007629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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