Carl and Caroline Swanson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-6024644 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FREDERICK S BUCHOLZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 4935 BATTLEFIELD DRIVE, OMAHA NE 68152 |
| Phone | 4024537500 |
| Form and materials | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State Univ Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Equine outreach & industry relations | $800,000 |
| Corbett Medical Foundation | Saratoga, WY | General operating fund | $275,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education | Breckenridge, CO | General operating - therapeutic | $250,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $51,000 |
| National Snaffle Bit Foundation | Gurnee, IL | General fund | $40,000 |
| Omaha Equistrian Foundation | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $25,000 |
| Palomino Horse Breeders | Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $25,000 |
| Ranching Heritage Association | Lubbock, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education | Key Largo, FL | General fund | $25,000 |
| American Quarter Hourse Foundation | Amarillo, TX | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $20,000 |
| Reining Horse Sports Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Village of Waterloo | Waterloo, NE | General fund for fire department | $15,000 |
| Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted -general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tibetan Terrier Health & Welfare Foundation | Sebastian, FL | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $5,000 |
| Jack Russell Terrier Foundation | Kennesaw, GA | Unrestricted -general operating prog | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,591,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,650,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349101467
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6024644
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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