Gertrude & Walter Swanson Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 36-3994250 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$799K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$79,889
Total assets$19.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $39,944 and $79,889.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgebrook Community Church | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $159,778 |
| Northshore U Healthsystem | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted general | $119,833 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted general | $79,889 |
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted general | $79,889 |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | University Pk, PA | Unrestricted general | $79,889 |
| Salvation Army | Des Plaines, IL | Unrestricted general | $79,889 |
| Shriners' Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted general | $79,889 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $39,944 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana Champaign, IL | Unrestricted general | $39,944 |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $39,944 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $798,888 | 10 |
| 2024 | $734,992 | 10 |
| 2023 | $770,369 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602549349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3994250
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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