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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 30-6538381

Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation

A private foundation in Lakeville, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 45 grants and $4.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,194,371

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $70,422,038

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,099,009

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $66,611,515

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,304,855

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $64,535,675

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,517,317

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $78,780,881

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,516,764

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $75,896,938

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Our Lady of Peace Catholic ChurchMinneapolis, MN

    General School Operations

    $1,219,371
  2. Project VideoSaint Paul, MN

    Asia Staff Fund, US Programming, Asia Family Meeting and Film Competition, India Initiative, Equipment

    $420,000
  3. VentureBurnsville, MN

    General Operations & Administration NBCM - Salaries, Studio, Production Fund

    $301,000
  4. Camp OmegaWaterville, MN

    Capital Campaign: Adult and Family Retreat Center

    $279,000
  5. Franciscan Brothers of PeaceSaint Paul, MN

    General Budget, Karen Catholic Student Busing, BSC Friary Mortgage Aid

    $225,000
  6. The Center for Victims of TortureSaint Paul, MN

    General Operating, Ukraine Healing and Justice Work, Thailand: Documenting Human Rights Violations in Burma

    $220,000
  7. Show Hope IncFranklin, TN

    Administrative

    $200,000
  8. The Sanneh FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Workforce Development, Community Camps, Conway Center Programs, Nutritional Services

    $100,000
  9. Catholic CharitiesMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $85,000
  10. Terri Schiavo Life & Hope NetworkSt Petersburg, FL

    National Crisis Lifeline, Attorney and Physicians Network, Legislative, Social Media Specialist

    $80,000
  11. Pregnancy Choices For LifecareApple Valley, MN

    Digital Marketing, Material Assistance, Program Evaluation

    $79,000
  12. EdifySan Diego, CA

    General Budget/Greatest Need

    $75,000
  13. Campus Faith ClubsLakeville, MN

    Cohort Investment for Growth, Staff Retention Effort, Event Logistics

    $72,000
  14. Prenatal Partners For LifeMaple Grove, MN

    Talks, Materials, DVD Distribution, Social Media

    $70,000
  15. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    General Fund

    $65,000
  16. Christians in CommerceFalls Church, VA

    Administrative staff hire, new media development, marketing & expansion WFOF

    $60,000
  17. 7BellsBurnsville, MN

    Crisis Ministy & Outreach, Accounting, Marketing, Fundraising, Administration, Ministry Home/Office, Shop/Craft Areas

    $50,000
  18. 985 KTIS co Northwestern CollegeSt Paul, MN

    KTIS App

    $50,000
  19. Art House NorthSaint Paul, MN

    Art Community Support, Artist Partnerships, Staffing, Building/Hosting Investment

    $50,000
  20. CBE InternationalMinneapolis, MN

    Conference in Colorado, Scholarship Program

    $50,000
  21. Chalice of MercyFairchild, WI

    Emergency Medical Aid. St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center

    $50,000
  22. MN Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MN

    Legal Aid Clinic - Salary and Program Expenses

    $50,000
  23. Rebuild UkraineSaint Paul, MN

    Medical Supplies, Vehicles, Rehab Displaced Children

    $50,000
  24. Bethesda Lutheran ChurchDresser, WI

    Car parts to make repairs

    $40,000
  25. CornerhouseMinneapolis, MN

    Group Therapy

    $35,000
  26. Hosanna Lutheran ChurchLakeville, MN

    Children's Ministry Spaces

    $30,000
  27. Our Lady of the LakeHolland, MI

    Sound Equipment, Camp for Children, Finish Rectory

    $30,000
  28. Jack's BasketArden Hills, MN

    Medical Curriculum Video, Conference Attendance, Baskets, Translation into Spanish

    $25,000
  29. The Catholic Medical AssociationFt Washington, PA

    Medical Student and Resident Boot Camp, Holy Alliance

    $25,000
  30. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & PIFCincinnati, OH

    Charitable disbursement

    $10,000
  31. Operation BlessingVirginia Beach, VA

    General Operations

    $10,000
  32. Option 1 Women's Health CenterBrookings, SD

    General Operations

    $10,000
  33. Spirit Recovery CenterHastings, MN

    Operating Expenses, Upkeep of Homes

    $10,000
  34. The Dwelling PlaceColumbia HTS, MN

    General Operations

    $10,000
  35. Wounded Warrior HomesSan Marcos, CA

    General Operations

    $10,000
  36. Sharing and Caring HandsMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $7,000
  37. Children's Literature InitiativeLos Angeles, CA

    General Operations

    $5,000
  38. Eden People PlanetGlendora, CA

    General Operations

    $5,000
  39. Healing HaitiScandia, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  40. Messiah Lutheran ChurchLakeville, MN

    Community Food Shelf

    $5,000
  41. Project Got Your BackBloomington, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  42. Superman Sam's Survival KitAndover, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  43. Tim Tebow FoundationJacksonville, FL

    General Operations

    $5,000
  44. Inner City Christian MinistriesMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $4,000
  45. Grace Lutheran ChurchApple Valley, MN

    General Operations

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion4 grants $546,00040% of the total
  2. International aid4 grants $350,00025% of the total
  3. Mental health2 grants $130,0009% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $107,0008% of the total
  5. Youth development1 grant $100,0007% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $65,0005% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $75,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota30 grants $3,579,371
  2. Tennessee1 grant $200,000
  3. California4 grants $95,000
  4. Wisconsin2 grants $90,000
  5. District of Columbia1 grant $80,000
  6. Virginia2 grants $70,000
  7. Michigan1 grant $30,000
  8. Pennsylvania1 grant $25,000
  9. Ohio1 grant $10,000
  10. South Dakota1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Pamela SweerePresident/Exec Dir/Treasurer/Secretary Hours 40Pay $80,000
  • Char NelsonDirector Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • James SweereChairperson Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Mark SweereVice Chairperson Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Carol HagerDirector Hours 0.1Pay $0

The return

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