Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Collins, Colorado · EIN 84-1449227 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Refuge | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Fort Collins, CO | General fund | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Larimer County | Loveland, CO | General fund | $15,000 |
| Seafarer's International | New York, NY | General fund | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services Rocky Moun | Denver, CO | General fund | $15,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministry | Ashland, NE | General fund | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Denver, CO | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lutheran School of Theology at Chic | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of Nebrask | Omaha, NE | General fund | $10,000 |
| Phelps County Comm Fndtn | Holdrege, NE | General fund | $6,000 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | General fund | $5,000 |
| Midland University | Fremont, NE | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Music Program | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kunc - Community Radio | Greeley, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $5,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($60,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $231,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $186,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $185,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610139349100916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1449227
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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