Gilbert C Swanson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-6024648 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MORGAN ORMSBY |
|---|---|
| Address | 14746 SPRAGUE ST, OMAHA NE 681168104 |
| Phone | 4024913041 |
| GILBERTCSWANSONFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE BOARD REVIEWS ALL REQUESTS AND VOTES ON REQUESTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE GIVEN AS VOTED ON BY THE BOARD |
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
0% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of St Mary | Omaha, NE | The mothers living and learning program | $20,000 |
| College of St Marys | Omaha, NE | Academic merit scholarships | $10,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Omaha, NE | Support of northstars leaders to achievers program | $10,000 |
| Omaha Public Library Foundation | Omaha, NE | Support of summer reading program | $10,000 |
| Omaha Street School | Omaha, NE | Enrichment program | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Omaha, NE | Boys and girls club teen center programs | $10,000 |
| Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Oma | Omaha, NE | Therapeutic learning center | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Program staff training and development | $10,000 |
| Mercy High School | Omaha, NE | Scholarships for the mcauley scholars program | $10,000 |
| Music in Catholic Schools | Omaha, NE | Tuition assistance for education | $8,000 |
| Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | Academic merit scholarships | $5,000 |
| Omaha Childrens Museum | Omaha, NE | Welcome fund and partner school program | $5,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | Omaha, NE | Music mentors program | $5,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($44,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,200 | 19 |
| 2024 | $159,200 | 17 |
| 2023 | $167,200 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621969349100117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6024648
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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