The Sidney a Swensrud Foundation
The Sidney A Swensrud Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1955. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and makes grants to organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents of the Boston area and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.9M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-10.5% YoY
Grant Count
23
-20.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
+12.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Higher education
- Historical preservation
- Hospitals, including children's hospitals
- Public policy, including immigration reform
- Environmental education and science education
- Community and school gardens
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation focuses on grants for science teachers, community and school gardens, and environmental education grants to nonprofits.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Boston area, Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $30,925,606
- Total Revenue: $3,218,567
- Total Expenses: $2,362,647
- Net Income: $855,920
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources:
- Investment income and dividends: $1,034,190
- Contributions received: $107,758
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,925,606 | $30,153,322 | $31,070,588 |
| Revenue | $3,218,567 | $2,062,514 | $-833,693 |
| Expenses | $2,362,647 | $2,542,030 | $2,295,670 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,996,317 | $2,229,632 | $1,915,971 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,777,360 | $1,772,154 | $225,074 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,667,439 | $1,565,435 | $1,827,058 |
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
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY S ANTHONY | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| FRANCIS BROWN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $5,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 961019, Boston, MA 02196-1019
- Telephone: 617-423-0808
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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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