The Sidney a Swensrud Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 25-6050238 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$35.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstream USA | Oakland, CA | Health | $500,000 |
| Federation for American Immigration Reform | Washington, DC | Public policy | $150,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | Environment | $150,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Health | $125,000 |
| Pioneer Institute | Boston, MA | Public policy | $125,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Health general | $100,000 |
| Epiphany School | Dorchester, MA | Education | $100,000 |
| The Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | Environment | $100,000 |
| American Federation for Children | Washington, DC | Education | $75,000 |
| Immigration Reform Law Institute | Washington, DC | Public policy | $75,000 |
| National Council on Teacher Quality | Washington, DC | Education | $75,000 |
| Teach for America - Jacksonville and Central Fl | Jacksonville, FL | Education | $75,000 |
| Teach for America - Massachusetts | Boston, MA | Education | $75,000 |
| Audobons Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | Naples, FL | Environment | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | Education | $45,000 |
| The Catholic Schools Foundation | Boston, MA | Education | $40,000 |
| Avow Hospice | Naples, FL | Health | $35,000 |
| Trustees of Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Education | $30,000 |
| Building Excellent Schools | Boston, MA | Education | $25,000 |
| National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | Washington, DC | Education | $15,000 |
| Kite and Key Media | Brooklyn, NY | Digital media research | $10,000 |
| Veritas School | Newberg, OR | Education | $8,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Public policy | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,985,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $2,217,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6050238
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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