The American-Scandinavian Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.6M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The American-Scandinavian Foundation?
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Margaret a Cargill Foundation ($2.7M), Scandinavian Seminar ($275K), The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to The American-Scandinavian Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | $2,650,050 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Scandinavian Seminar | $275,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation | $270,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The G Unger Vetlesen Foundation | $150,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $61,250 | 2 | 2019–2022 |
| The Mailman Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| American Finnish Club Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $20,081 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The New York Community Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| SKH Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $18,050 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bachmann Strauss Family Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2025) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $55K.
What grants has The American-Scandinavian Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scandinavian Seminar | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION. | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | SUPPORT FOR FOLK ARTS | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Scandinavian Seminar | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION. | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The G Unger Vetlesen Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Mailman Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The New York Community Trust | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | SUPPORT FOR FOLK ARTS PROGRAMMING | $900,000 |
| 2023 | The G Unger Vetlesen Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | American Finnish Club Inc | To promote AFC nationaly | $25,000 |
| 2023 | SKH Foundation Inc | donation | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The New York Community Trust | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Mailman Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $7,250 |
| 2023 | Bachmann Strauss Family Fund | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | FOLK ARTS & CULTURAL TRADITIONS REGRANTS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST | $350,000 |
| 2022 | The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2022 | The G Unger Vetlesen Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,081 |
| 2022 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Mailman Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $5,300 |
| 2021 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | SUPPORT FOR FOLK ARTS AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS REGRANTS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST | $400,000 |
| 2021 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Scandinavian Seminar | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION. | $55,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The American-Scandinavian Foundation?
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Margaret a Cargill Foundation ($2.7M), Scandinavian Seminar ($275K), The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to The American-Scandinavian Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The American-Scandinavian Foundation's largest funder?
Margaret a Cargill Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, with $2.7M across 8 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The American-Scandinavian Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to The American-Scandinavian Foundation across 40 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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