Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakeville, Minnesota · EIN 30-6538381 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$70.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
From the return
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
33% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church | Minneapolis, MN | General School Operations | $1,219,371 |
| Project Video | St Paul, MN | Asia Staff Fund, US Programming, Asia Family Meeting and Film Competition, India Initiative, Equipment | $420,000 |
| Venture | Burnsville, MN | General Operations & Administration NBCM - Salaries, Studio, Production Fund | $301,000 |
| Camp Omega | Waterville, MN | Capital Campaign: Adult and Family Retreat Center | $279,000 |
| Franciscan Brothers of Peace | St Paul, MN | General Budget, Karen Catholic Student Busing, BSC Friary Mortgage Aid | $225,000 |
| The Center for Victims of Torture | St Paul, MN | General Operating, Ukraine Healing and Justice Work, Thailand: Documenting Human Rights Violations in Burma | $220,000 |
| Show Hope Inc | Franklin, TN | Administrative | $200,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | St Paul, MN | Workforce Development, Community Camps, Conway Center Programs, Nutritional Services | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $85,000 |
| Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network | Washington DC, DC | National Crisis Lifeline, Attorney and Physicians Network, Legislative, Social Media Specialist | $80,000 |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | Apple Valley, MN | Digital Marketing, Material Assistance, Program Evaluation | $79,000 |
| Edify | San Diego, CA | General Budget/Greatest Need | $75,000 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | Lakeville, MN | Cohort Investment for Growth, Staff Retention Effort, Event Logistics | $72,000 |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | Maple Grove, MN | Talks, Materials, DVD Distribution, Social Media | $70,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $65,000 |
| Christians in Commerce | Falls Church, VA | Administrative staff hire, new media development, marketing & expansion WFOF | $60,000 |
| 7Bells | Burnsville, MN | Crisis Ministy & Outreach, Accounting, Marketing, Fundraising, Administration, Ministry Home/Office, Shop/Craft Areas | $50,000 |
| Northwestern College | St Paul, MN | KTIS App | $50,000 |
| Art House North | St Paul, MN | Art Community Support, Artist Partnerships, Staffing, Building/Hosting Investment | $50,000 |
| CBE International | Minneapolis, MN | Conference in Colorado, Scholarship Program | $50,000 |
| Chalice of Mercy | Fairchild, WI | Emergency Medical Aid. St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center | $50,000 |
| MN Adult & Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | Legal Aid Clinic - Salary and Program Expenses | $50,000 |
| Rebuild Ukraine | St Paul, MN | Medical Supplies, Vehicles, Rehab Displaced Children | $50,000 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | Dresser, WI | Car parts to make repairs | $40,000 |
| Cornerhouse | Minneapolis, MN | Group Therapy | $35,000 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | Lakeville, MN | Children's Ministry Spaces | $30,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake | Holland, MI | Sound Equipment, Camp for Children, Finish Rectory | $30,000 |
| Jack's Basket | Arden Hills, MN | Medical Curriculum Video, Conference Attendance, Baskets, Translation into Spanish | $25,000 |
| The Catholic Medical Association | Fort Washington, PA | Medical Student and Resident Boot Camp, Holy Alliance | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & PIF | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable disbursement | $10,000 |
| Operation Blessing | Virginia Beach, VA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Option 1 Women's Health Center | Brookings, SD | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Spirit Recovery Center | Hastings, MN | Operating Expenses, Upkeep of Homes | $10,000 |
| The Dwelling Place | Columbia Heights, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Homes | San Marcos, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Children's Literature Initiative | Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Eden People Planet | Glendora, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Healing Haiti | Champlin, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Lakeville, MN | Community Food Shelf | $5,000 |
| Project Got Your Back | Bloomington, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Superman Sam's Survival Kit | Andover, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Inner City Christian Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Apple Valley, MN | General Operations | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,194,371 | 45 |
| 2023 | $4,099,009 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513109349101121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6538381
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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