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Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 30-6538381 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$4.2M
Grants reported
45
Median grant
$50K
Future commitments
None reported

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
202445$4.2M

Where Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
Our Lady of Peace Catholic ChurchMinneapolis, MNGeneral School Operations2024$1.2M
Project VideoSt Paul, MNAsia Staff Fund, US Programming, Asia Family Meeting and Film Competition, India Initiative, Equipment2024$420K
VentureBurnsville, MNGeneral Operations & Administration NBCM - Salaries, Studio, Production Fund2024$301K
Camp OmegaWaterville, MNCapital Campaign: Adult and Family Retreat Center2024$279K
Franciscan Brothers of PeaceSt Paul, MNGeneral Budget, Karen Catholic Student Busing, BSC Friary Mortgage Aid2024$225K
The Center for Victims of TortureSt Paul, MNGeneral Operating, Ukraine Healing and Justice Work, Thailand: Documenting Human Rights Violations in Burma2024$220K
Show Hope IncFranklin, TNAdministrative2024$200K
The Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNWorkforce Development, Community Camps, Conway Center Programs, Nutritional Services2024$100K
Catholic CharitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral Operations2024$85K
Terri Schiavo Life & Hope NetworkWashington DC, DCNational Crisis Lifeline, Attorney and Physicians Network, Legislative, Social Media Specialist2024$80K
Pregnancy Choices For LifecareApple Valley, MNDigital Marketing, Material Assistance, Program Evaluation2024$79K
EdifySan Diego, CAGeneral Budget/Greatest Need2024$75K
Campus Faith ClubsLakeville, MNCohort Investment for Growth, Staff Retention Effort, Event Logistics2024$72K
Prenatal Partners For LifeMaple Grove, MNTalks, Materials, DVD Distribution, Social Media2024$70K
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral Fund2024$65K
Christians in CommerceFalls Church, VAAdministrative staff hire, new media development, marketing & expansion WFOF2024$60K
985 KTIS co Northwestern CollegeSt Paul, MNKTIS App2024$50K
MN Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNLegal Aid Clinic - Salary and Program Expenses2024$50K
7BellsBurnsville, MNCrisis Ministy & Outreach, Accounting, Marketing, Fundraising, Administration, Ministry Home/Office, Shop/Craft Areas2024$50K
CBE InternationalMinneapolis, MNConference in Colorado, Scholarship Program2024$50K
Chalice of MercyFairchild, WIEmergency Medical Aid. St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center2024$50K
Art House NorthSt Paul, MNArt Community Support, Artist Partnerships, Staffing, Building/Hosting Investment2024$50K
Rebuild UkraineSt Paul, MNMedical Supplies, Vehicles, Rehab Displaced Children2024$50K
Bethesda Lutheran ChurchDresser, WICar parts to make repairs2024$40K
CornerhouseMinneapolis, MNGroup Therapy2024$35K

How to apply

This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

About this data

Figures are aggregated from Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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