The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation gave $110K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,500
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,167
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $214,011
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas Food Bank ($25K). Together the top 9 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 706% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2022) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Food Bank Wichita, KS | General Funds | $25,000 |
| Humankind Ministries Wichita, KS | General Funds | $25,000 |
| Kansas Humane Society Wichita, KS | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Junior League of Wichita Wichita, KS | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Fundamental Learning Center Wichita, KS | General Funds | $12,000 |
| Victory in the Valley Wichita, KS | General Funds | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Wichita, KS | General Funds | $1,500 |
| Breaktrhough Episcopal Social Services Wichita, KS | General Funds | $1,500 |
| PBS Kansas Wichita, KS | General Funds | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214,011 | $18,813 | $115,611 | $109,500 | 9 | $112,874 | $17,156 | $15,996 |
| 2023 | $332,707 | $28,597 | $102,185 | $95,500 | 9 | $98,602 | $22,743 | $19,460 |
| 2022 | $384,397 | $45,256 | $70,691 | $64,500 | 6 | $66,630 | $39,697 | $33,576 |
| 2021 | $409,832 | $52,516 | $74,656 | $68,000 | 8 | $68,000 | $45,860 | $23,445 |
| 2020 | $431,972 | $20,276 | $97,827 | $88,500 | 8 | — | $10,949 | $1,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation is led by Robert Schwan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Schwan
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Schwan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation
How much does The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation give each year?
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation gave $110K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 9 grants.
What is The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $12,167, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation give grants?
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (9 grants).
Does The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kansas Food Bank ($25,000), Humankind Ministries ($25,000) and Kansas Humane Society ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation?
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation reported $214K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation's EIN?
The Robert and Nancy Schwan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1236431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2020–2024
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