Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation
Invitation OnlyMarshall, Minnesota · EIN 41-1990835 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$534K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $24,310.
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
29% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Support for various food banks in the feeding america network | $155,000 |
| Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | Scholarships | $105,622 |
| Southwest Minnesota State Univeristy | Marshall, MN | Scholarships | $105,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Mcnamara Alumni Center | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Minnesota | Marshall, MN | Honoring fundraising efforts | $32,445 |
| Bolder Options | Minneapolis, MN | A one-year grant in support of their "schwan's scholars" program | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Honoring fundraising efforts | $24,310 |
| United Way of Shelby County | Sidney, OH | Honoring fundraising efforts | $8,261 |
| Child Advocacy & Parenting Services | Salina, KS | Supporting healthier communities | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Honoring fundraising efforts | $3,386 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Honoring fundraising efforts | $3,028 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Chaska, MN | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| The Ironman Foundation | Tampa, FL | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| The Ironman Foundation | Tampa, FL | Honoring board service | $2,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | Honoring fundraising efforts | $1,979 |
| Special Olympics - Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Honoring fundraising efforts | $1,651 |
| Special Olympics - Ohio | Westerville, OH | Honoring fundraising efforts | $1,631 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | Marshall, MN | Honoring board service | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Mankato, MN | Honoring board service | $600 |
| Dollars for Scholars Lakeview | Cottonwood, MN | Honoring board service | $550 |
| Junior Achievement North | St Paul, MN | Honoring board service | $500 |
| Marshall Hoops Club | Marshall, MN | Honoring board service | $500 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | Hutchinson, MN | Honoring board service | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $534,463 | 24 |
| 2024 | $531,568 | 18 |
| 2023 | $461,746 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1990835
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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