Swenson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrange, California · EIN 33-0603766 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.1M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$91.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $132,000.
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Mn Duluth | Minneapolis, MN | Swenson sail program 2025 | $1,600,000 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | Wells spaces 2025 | $1,000,000 |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Engineering building | $500,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Engineering building - 2024 | $500,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Friends of Holy Innocents | Covina, CA | Science building | $500,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | 2025-2026 swenson scholars - 1st semester | $218,041 |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | Spring 2026 semester - swenson scholars | $218,041 |
| University Mn Duluth | Minneapolis, MN | Glensheen, 2025 | $132,000 |
| The Dollywood Foundation | Andalusia, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| Hungry for Music | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $62,500 |
| Lutheran Bible Translators | Concordia, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $62,500 |
| Achievement Institute for STEM Scholars | Santa Ana, CA | STEM scholars | $50,000 |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Cares day- student employment | $50,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran Church | Superior, WI | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| First Evangical Covenant Church | Superior, WI | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | Children's programs | $50,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Student scholarships/hardship fund | $41,667 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | 2026 surp and burst summer research | $41,667 |
| Lutheran High School Association of Orange County | Orange, CA | Student scholarships/endowment | $41,667 |
| Living Desert | Palm Deset, CA | Boxes of food for cancer patients | $25,000 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capo, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Phil's Friends | Crown Point, IN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Raising Hope | Erie, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| University Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | Surf summer 2025 scholars | $25,000 |
| Lutheran High School Association of Orange County | Orange, CA | Lancer legacy endowment fund | $15,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | For wildfire relief efforts | $5,120 |
| Across the Pond | Iron River, WI | Veterans park in iron river, wi | $5,000 |
| Arizona State University Alumni Association | Tempe, AZ | Schloraships for pima/azu | $5,000 |
| LA Fire Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | For wildfire relief efforts | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,148,203 | 33 |
| 2024 | $5,951,073 | 36 |
| 2023 | $9,361,880 | 30 |
| 2021 | $4,469,497 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0603766
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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