Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 85-3378972

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $297K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $56K.

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation at a glance

In short: Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2021)
$56,145
Grants made (2021)
2
Average grant
$28,073
Median grant
$28,073
Total assets
$297,045
+58.1% vs 2020
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2021

Catherine Cook School: $48KCatherine Cook School$48KDigs with Dignity: $8KDigs with Dignity$8K

The largest 2021 recipient was Catherine Cook School ($48K). Together the top 2 received $56K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Chicago

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2020 2 grants2021

In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $56K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catherine Cook School Chicago, ILScholarships$48,145
Digs with Dignity Chicago, ILScholarships$8,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2021$297,045$168,858$59,688$56,1452$56,145
2020$187,875$269,874$81,999———

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation is led by Alessandra Swanson, Co-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Alessandra Swanson

    Co-President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anthony Swanson

    Co-President

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean Wieber

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Lockman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Williams

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Dahlquist

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Kustok

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oriana Pietrangelo

    Counsel

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation

How much does Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation give each year?

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation?

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation reported $297K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $169K.

What is Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation?

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $297K in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation operate?

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation's EIN?

Thatcher James Swanson Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3378972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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