Robert Swanson and Cynthia Shevlin Charitable
Invitation OnlyPo Box Chica, Illinois · EIN 36-7237696 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$180K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Zawadi Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Generalsupport | $30,000 |
| Daystar US | Bloomington, MN | General support | $30,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $25,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $25,000 |
| The Phoenix Symphony | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $25,000 |
| The Marvelwood School | Kent, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Sierra Vista, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Arts | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $530,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513539349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7237696
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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