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The Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri, having distributed a total of $14.2 million across eight grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based funding model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To provide financial support to specific religious organizations as specified by the trust's governing documents.
Cause Areas
1
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE INC
$46.2M
31%
BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE INC
$32.2M
22%
WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD
$23.4M
16%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$1.5M
Median 2nd year grant
$1.4M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.5 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $14.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE INC, BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE INC, and WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE MARVIN M SCHWAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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