Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 30-6538381
Foundation Overview
Based in Lakeville, MN, Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation has awarded 343 grants totaling $37,242,026 to organizations in Minnesota, California and 22 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $1,225,009, with a median award of $40,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$37,242,026
Total Assets
$70,422,038
Median Grant (all grants)
$40,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
45
Median Grant
$50,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%
18 of 45 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Minnesota
60% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 23 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in St Paul (35%), Minneapolis (23%), Lakeville (9%).
Funding Trajectory
-7%
Stable funding levels with 7% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7bells | $50,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Crisis Ministy & Outreach, Accounting, Marketing, Fundraising, Administration, Ministry Home/office, Shop/craft Areas | 2024 |
| 985 Ktis Co Northwestern College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Ktis App | 2024 |
| Art House North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Art Community Support, Artist Partnerships, Staffing, Building/hosting Investment | 2024 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | $40,000 | Dresser, WI, US | Car Parts To Make Repairs | 2024 |
| Camp Omega | $279,000 | Waterville, MN, US | Capital Campaign: Adult And Family Retreat Center | 2024 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | $72,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Cohort Investment For Growth, Staff Retention Effort, Event Logistics | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities | $85,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Cbe International | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Conference In Colorado, Scholarship Program | 2024 |
| Chalice Of Mercy | $50,000 | Fairchild, WI, US | Emergency Medical Aid. St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center | 2024 |
| Children's Literature Initiative | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Christians In Commerce | $60,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Administrative Staff Hire, New Media Development, Marketing & Expansion Wfof | 2024 |
| Cornerhouse | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Group Therapy | 2024 |
| Eden People Planet | $5,000 | Glendora, CA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Edify | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Budget/greatest Need | 2024 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & Pif | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Charitable Disbursement | 2024 |
| Franciscan Brothers Of Peace | $225,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Budget, Karen Catholic Student Busing, Bsc Friary Mortgage Aid | 2024 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | $3,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Healing Haiti | $5,000 | Champlin, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hope Academy | $65,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | $30,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Children's Ministry Spaces | 2024 |
| Inner City Christian Ministries | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Jack's Basket | $25,000 | Arden Hills, MN, US | Medical Curriculum Video, Conference Attendance, Baskets, Translation Into Spanish | 2024 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Community Food Shelf | 2024 |
| Mn Adult & Teen Challenge | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Legal Aid Clinic - Salary And Program Expenses | 2024 |
| Operation Blessing | $10,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Option 1 Women's Health Center | $10,000 | Brookings, SD, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church | $1,219,371 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General School Operations | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake | $30,000 | Holland, MI, US | Sound Equipment, Camp For Children, Finish Rectory | 2024 |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | $79,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Digital Marketing, Material Assistance, Program Evaluation | 2024 |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | $70,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Talks, Materials, Dvd Distribution, Social Media | 2024 |
| Project Got Your Back | $5,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Project Video | $420,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Asia Staff Fund, Us Programming, Asia Family Meeting And Film Competition, India Initiative, Equipment | 2024 |
| Rebuild Ukraine | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Medical Supplies, Vehicles, Rehab Displaced Children | 2024 |
| Sharing And Caring Hands | $7,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Show Hope Inc | $200,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Administrative | 2024 |
| Spirit Recovery Center | $10,000 | Hastings, MN, US | Operating Expenses, Upkeep Of Homes | 2024 |
| Superman Sam's Survival Kit | $5,000 | Andover, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network | $80,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | National Crisis Lifeline, Attorney And Physicians Network, Legislative, Social Media Specialist | 2024 |
| The Catholic Medical Association | $25,000 | Fort Washington, PA, US | Medical Student And Resident Boot Camp, Holy Alliance | 2024 |
| The Center For Victims Of Torture | $220,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating, Ukraine Healing And Justice Work, Thailand: Documenting Human Rights Violations In Burma | 2024 |
| The Dwelling Place | $10,000 | Columbia Heights, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Workforce Development, Community Camps, Conway Center Programs, Nutritional Services | 2024 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Venture | $301,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Operations & Administration Nbcm - Salaries, Studio, Production Fund | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Homes | $10,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| 7bells | $50,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Crisis Ministry & Outreach, Accounting & Administrative Needs, Social Media, Ministry House, Center, Office | 2023 |
| 985 Ktis Co Northwestern College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Billboards, Christmas Season Marketing & Sponsorship | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Celtic Saints | $50,000 | Randallstown, MD, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Art House North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Partnerships, Director, Programming, Building Management | 2023 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | $90,000 | Dresser, WI, US | Car Parts To Make Repairs | 2023 |
| Camp Lone Star | $180,000 | La Grange, TX, US | Capital Campaign: Staff Homes, Dining Hall, Update Retreat Center | 2023 |
| Camp Omega | $24,000 | Waterville, MN, US | Capital Campaign: Adult And Family Retreat Center | 2023 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | $55,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Interns, Curriculum Development, Training, Production Of Video/social Media, Events | 2023 |
| Cbe International | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Conference In Brazil | 2023 |
| Chalice Of Mercy | $60,000 | Fairchild, WI, US | Emergency Medical Aid.st Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center, Home School, Therapy Center. Medical Missions | 2023 |
| Choices Womens Center | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cornerhouse | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Group Therapy | 2023 |
| Edify | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Budget/greatest Need | 2023 |
| Film North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Fountain House | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Franciscan Brothers Of Peace | $225,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Budget, Karen Catholic Education, Bsc Friary Mortgage Aid, Qop Friary Maitenance & Upgrade | 2023 |
| Holy Orthodox Mission Inc | $50,000 | Boscobel, WI, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Orthodox Church | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hope Academy | $45,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | $25,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Caring Ministry Support | 2023 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Jack's Baskets | $25,000 | Arden Hills, MN, US | Curriculum For Chief Residents,publishing Survey, Support Baskets | 2023 |
| Lutheran Island Camp | $25,000 | Henning, MN, US | Rebranding, New Signage, Displays | 2023 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $29,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Community Food Shelf | 2023 |
| Mn Teen And Adult Challenge | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Legal Aid Clinic | 2023 |
| Operation Underground Railroad Rescue | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church | $1,225,009 | Holland, MI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake - Haiti Relief | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Reverse Osmosis Water System/building | 2023 |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | $55,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Digital Marketing | 2023 |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | $70,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Mentoring, Advocacy, Gifts Of Love, Prayer Showers, Care Packages, Respite Care, Bereavement Program, Materials, Webmaster | 2023 |
| Project Got You Back | $5,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Project Video | $410,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Asia Staff Fund, Us Programming, Asia Family Meeting And Film Competition, India Initiative, Equipment | 2023 |
| Rebuild Ukraine | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Medical Supplies | 2023 |
| Sharing And Caring Hands | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Sheperd's Foundation | $25,000 | Isanti, MN, US | Youth Programs And Outreach | 2023 |
| Show Hope Inc | $305,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Superman Sam's Survival Kit | $5,000 | Andover, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Terri Schiavo Life Hope | $80,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | National Crisis Lifeline, Attorney And Physicians Network, Legislative, Social Media Specialist | 2023 |
| The Catholic Medical Association | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Medical Student And Resident Boot Camp, Natural Family Planning Forum, Holy Alliance | 2023 |
| The Center For Victims Of Torture | $150,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating & Healing Hearts Program | 2023 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $80,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Community Procamps, Conway Community Center, Supportive Housing Initiative, Workforce Development | 2023 |
| Venture Expeditions Inc | $216,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Operations & Administration Nbcm - Salaries, Studio, Production Fund | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Homes | $10,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| 7bells | $50,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Accounting, Marketing & Administrative Positions, Homes & Rescue | 2022 |
| Academy Of Holy Angels | $50,000 | Richfield, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Anselm House | $1,000,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Fellows Program | 2022 |
| Art House North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Bucket Brigade, Manager, Programming, Sructural | 2022 |
| Bethel University Build Program | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Build Space | 2022 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | $45,000 | Dresser, WI, US | Cars For Christ. | 2022 |
| Camp Lone Star | $50,000 | La Grange, TX, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Camp Lutherhoma | $5,000 | Tahlequah, OK, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | $57,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Development Position, Health And Retirement Benefits, Intern Recruitment | 2022 |
| Catholic Medical Association | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Medical Student And Resident Boot Camp, Operations | 2022 |
| Cbe International | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cubicle Covid Protection, Phone System, Printer | 2022 |
| Chalice Of Mercy | $140,000 | Fairchild, WI, US | St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center, Home School, Therapy Center, Medical Missions | 2022 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | $10,000 | Lanham, MD, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Edify | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Budget/greatest Need | 2022 |
| Ethiopian Church | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Children's & Youth Program, Parish Nursing, Covid Assistance, Acclimation/transition Srvcs | 2022 |
| Franciscan Brothers Of Peace | $225,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Budget, Karen Catholic Education, Friary Mortgage Aid, Dam Revitalization | 2022 |
| Graceworks Ministry | $5,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Holy Orthodox Mission Inc | $25,000 | Boscobel, WI, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Orthodox Church | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hope Academy | $65,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | $35,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Giving Ministry | 2022 |
| International Fellowship For Mission As Transformation Infemit | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Jack's Baskets | $25,000 | Arden Hills, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ktis Co Northwestern College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Website, Mobile App,podcast Development | 2022 |
| Life Center | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Lutheran Island Camp | $25,000 | Henning, MN, US | Christ Serve Ranch Roadway, Remodeling Cabins | 2022 |
| Micah Ecumenical | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Mn Teen And Adult Challenge | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Legal Aid Clinic, Infrastructure Legal Clinic | 2022 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | $300,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Worksiteright | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church | $1,196,555 | Holland, MI, US | Haiti Relief Program | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church | $25,000 | Lake Havasu City, AZ, US | Haiti Relief | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | $50,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Digital Marketing, Life Coaching, Competency Trainning, Additional Training | 2022 |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | $70,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Mentoring/advocacy, Gifts Of Love/prayer Showers, Respite Care, Bereavement, Website Manager | 2022 |
| Project Video | $463,300 | St Paul, MN, US | Asia Staff Fund, Equipment, Us Programming, Asia Family Meeting And Film Competition | 2022 |
| Protez Foundation | $30,000 | Oakdale, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Rebuild Ukraine | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Show Hope Inc | $210,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Adoption Aid Grants, Student Initiative | 2022 |
| Standup For Kids | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Terri Schiavo Life Hope | $80,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | National Crisis Lifeline, State Lawmakers And Court Briefs, Attorney And Physicians Network | 2022 |
| The Center For Victims Of Torture | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Community Procamps, Dreamline, Conway Community Center, Nutrition Services | 2022 |
| Together For Good | $900,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Recruit Operations Person, Develop Volunteers/leaders | 2022 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Greatest Need | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Venture Expeditions Inc | $175,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Refugee Feeding Prgm, Digital Discipleship, Myanmar Crisis Response, North Burma Christ Mission | 2022 |
| Veterans Small Business Foundation | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Project Got Your Back | 2022 |
| Waterorg | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Youth With A Mission | $250,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Development Planning For New Retreat Center | 2022 |
| 7bells | $50,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Accounting, Marketing & Administrative Positions, Homes & Rescue | 2022 |
| Academy Of Holy Angels | $50,000 | Richfield, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Anselm House | $1,000,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Fellows Program | 2022 |
| Art House North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Bucket Brigade, Manager, Programming, Sructural | 2022 |
| Bethel University Build Program | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Build Space | 2022 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | $45,000 | Dresser, WI, US | Cars For Christ. | 2022 |
| Camp Lone Star | $50,000 | La Grange, TX, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Camp Lutherhoma | $5,000 | Tahlequah, OK, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | $57,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Development Position, Health And Retirement Benefits, Intern Recruitment | 2022 |
| Catholic Medical Association | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Medical Student And Resident Boot Camp, Operations | 2022 |
| Cbe International | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cubicle Covid Protection, Phone System, Printer | 2022 |
| Chalice Of Mercy | $140,000 | Fairchild, WI, US | St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center, Home School, Therapy Center, Medical Missions | 2022 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | $10,000 | Lanham, MD, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Edify | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Budget/greatest Need | 2022 |
| Ethiopian Church | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Children's & Youth Program, Parish Nursing, Covid Assistance, Acclimation/transition Srvcs | 2022 |
| Franciscan Brothers Of Peace | $225,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Budget, Karen Catholic Education, Friary Mortgage Aid, Dam Revitalization | 2022 |
| Graceworks Ministry | $5,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Holy Orthodox Mission Inc | $25,000 | Boscobel, WI, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Orthodox Church | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hope Academy | $65,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | $35,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Giving Ministry | 2022 |
| International Fellowship For Mission As Transformation Infemit | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Jack's Baskets | $25,000 | Arden Hills, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ktis Co Northwestern College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Website, Mobile App,podcast Development | 2022 |
| Life Center | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Lutheran Island Camp | $25,000 | Henning, MN, US | Christ Serve Ranch Roadway, Remodeling Cabins | 2022 |
| Micah Ecumenical | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Mn Teen And Adult Challenge | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Legal Aid Clinic, Infrastructure Legal Clinic | 2022 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | $300,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Worksiteright | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church | $1,196,555 | Holland, MI, US | Haiti Relief Program | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church | $25,000 | Lake Havasu City, AZ, US | Haiti Relief | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | $50,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Digital Marketing, Life Coaching, Competency Trainning, Additional Training | 2022 |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | $70,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Mentoring/advocacy, Gifts Of Love/prayer Showers, Respite Care, Bereavement, Website Manager | 2022 |
| Project Video | $463,300 | St Paul, MN, US | Asia Staff Fund, Equipment, Us Programming, Asia Family Meeting And Film Competition | 2022 |
| Protez Foundation | $30,000 | Oakdale, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Rebuild Ukraine | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Show Hope Inc | $210,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Adoption Aid Grants, Student Initiative | 2022 |
| Standup For Kids | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Terri Schiavo Life Hope | $80,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | National Crisis Lifeline, State Lawmakers And Court Briefs, Attorney And Physicians Network | 2022 |
| The Center For Victims Of Torture | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Community Procamps, Dreamline, Conway Community Center, Nutrition Services | 2022 |
| Together For Good | $900,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Recruit Operations Person, Develop Volunteers/leaders | 2022 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Greatest Need | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Venture Expeditions Inc | $175,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Refugee Feeding Prgm, Digital Discipleship, Myanmar Crisis Response, North Burma Christ Mission | 2022 |
| Veterans Small Business Foundation | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Project Got Your Back | 2022 |
| Waterorg | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Youth With A Mission | $250,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Development Planning For New Retreat Center | 2022 |
| 7bells | $50,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Accounting, Marketing & Administrative Positions, Homes & Rescue | 2022 |
| Academy Of Holy Angels | $50,000 | Richfield, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Anselm House | $1,000,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Fellows Program | 2022 |
| Art House North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Bucket Brigade, Manager, Programming, Sructural | 2022 |
| Bethel University Build Program | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Build Space | 2022 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | $45,000 | Dresser, WI, US | Cars For Christ. | 2022 |
| Camp Lone Star | $50,000 | La Grange, TX, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Camp Lutherhoma | $5,000 | Tahlequah, OK, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | $57,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Development Position, Health And Retirement Benefits, Intern Recruitment | 2022 |
| Catholic Medical Association | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Medical Student And Resident Boot Camp, Operations | 2022 |
| Cbe International | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cubicle Covid Protection, Phone System, Printer | 2022 |
| Chalice Of Mercy | $140,000 | Fairchild, WI, US | St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center, Home School, Therapy Center, Medical Missions | 2022 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | $10,000 | Lanham, MD, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Edify | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Budget/greatest Need | 2022 |
| Ethiopian Church | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Children's & Youth Program, Parish Nursing, Covid Assistance, Acclimation/transition Srvcs | 2022 |
| Franciscan Brothers Of Peace | $225,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Budget, Karen Catholic Education, Friary Mortgage Aid, Dam Revitalization | 2022 |
| Graceworks Ministry | $5,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Holy Orthodox Mission Inc | $25,000 | Boscobel, WI, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Orthodox Church | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hope Academy | $65,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | $35,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Giving Ministry | 2022 |
| International Fellowship For Mission As Transformation Infemit | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Jack's Baskets | $25,000 | Arden Hills, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ktis Co Northwestern College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Website, Mobile App,podcast Development | 2022 |
| Life Center | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Lutheran Island Camp | $25,000 | Henning, MN, US | Christ Serve Ranch Roadway, Remodeling Cabins | 2022 |
| Micah Ecumenical | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Mn Teen And Adult Challenge | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Legal Aid Clinic, Infrastructure Legal Clinic | 2022 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | $300,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Worksiteright | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church | $1,196,555 | Holland, MI, US | Haiti Relief Program | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church | $25,000 | Lake Havasu City, AZ, US | Haiti Relief | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | $50,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Digital Marketing, Life Coaching, Competency Trainning, Additional Training | 2022 |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | $70,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Mentoring/advocacy, Gifts Of Love/prayer Showers, Respite Care, Bereavement, Website Manager | 2022 |
| Project Video | $463,300 | St Paul, MN, US | Asia Staff Fund, Equipment, Us Programming, Asia Family Meeting And Film Competition | 2022 |
| Protez Foundation | $30,000 | Oakdale, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Rebuild Ukraine | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Show Hope Inc | $210,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Adoption Aid Grants, Student Initiative | 2022 |
| Standup For Kids | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Terri Schiavo Life Hope | $80,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | National Crisis Lifeline, State Lawmakers And Court Briefs, Attorney And Physicians Network | 2022 |
| The Center For Victims Of Torture | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Community Procamps, Dreamline, Conway Community Center, Nutrition Services | 2022 |
| Together For Good | $900,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Recruit Operations Person, Develop Volunteers/leaders | 2022 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Greatest Need | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Venture Expeditions Inc | $175,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Refugee Feeding Prgm, Digital Discipleship, Myanmar Crisis Response, North Burma Christ Mission | 2022 |
| Veterans Small Business Foundation | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Project Got Your Back | 2022 |
| Waterorg | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Youth With A Mission | $250,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Development Planning For New Retreat Center | 2022 |
| 7bells | $40,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Accounting & Bookkeeping Services, Marketing & Administrative Positions, Homes & Rescue | 2021 |
| A Place Called Home | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Anselm House | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Fellows Program | 2021 |
| Armed Services Ymca | $5,000 | Woodbridge, VA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Art House North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Bucket Brigade, Manager, Programming, Sructural | 2021 |
| Bethel University Build Program | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Build Space | 2021 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | $35,000 | Dresser, WI, US | Cars For Christ. | 2021 |
| Camp Lone Star | $50,000 | La Grange, TX, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Camp Omega | $1,000,000 | Waterville, MN, US | Capital Campaign: Adult And Family Retreat Center | 2021 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | $64,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Development Position, Health And Retirement Benefits, Intern Recruitment | 2021 |
| Catholic Medical Association | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Medical Student And Resident Boot Camp, Operations | 2021 |
| Cbe International | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cubicle Covid Protection, Phone System, Printer | 2021 |
| Chalice Of Mercy | $50,000 | Fairchild, WI, US | St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center, Home School, Therapy Center, Medical Missions | 2021 |
| Community Action Partnership Of Oc | $5,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Edify | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Budget/greatest Need | 2021 |
| Ethiopian Church | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Children's And Youth Program, Parish Nursing, Covid Assistance, Acclimation And Transition Services | 2021 |
| Focus Minnesota | $10,000 | Roseau, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Franciscan Brothers Of Peace | $225,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Budget, Karen Catholic Education, Friary Mortgage Aid, Dam Revitalization | 2021 |
| Holy Orthodox Mission Inc | $25,000 | Boscobel, WI, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Hope Academy | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | $25,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Giving Ministry | 2021 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation | $25,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Research Ready Program, Communication Education Program, Patient Education And Engagement | 2021 |
| Ktis Co Northwestern College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Website, Mobile App,podcast Development | 2021 |
| Lutheran Island Camp | $1,075,000 | Henning, MN, US | Christ Serve Ranch Roadway, Remodeling Cabins | 2021 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Community Food Shelf | 2021 |
| Mn Teen And Adult Challenge | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Legal Aid Clinic, Infrastructure Legal Clinic | 2021 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | $200,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Worksiteright | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church | $1,147,317 | Holland, MI, US | Haiti Relief Program | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church | $20,000 | Lake Havasu City, AZ, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | $30,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Digital Marketing, Life Coaching Certification And Competency Trainning, Additional Training | 2021 |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | $70,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Mentoring, Advocacy, Gifts Of Love, Prayer Showers, Care Packages, Respite Care, Bereavement Program, Materials, Website Manager | 2021 |
| Project Video | $135,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Asia Staff Fund, Equipment, Us Programming, Asia Family Meeting And Film Competition | 2021 |
| Show Hope Inc | $200,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Adoption Aid Grants, Student Initiative | 2021 |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Grant They Will Provide For Furthering Drug Development | 2021 |
| Terri Schiavo Life Hope | $65,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | National Crisis Lifeline, State Lawmakers And Court Briefs, Attorney And Physicians Network | 2021 |
| The Brisben Center | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| The Center For Victims Of Torture | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Mid-south District | $24,000 | Cordova, TN, US | Tornado/disaster Relief | 2021 |
| The Nvld Project | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $60,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Community Procamps, Dreamline, Conway Community Center, Nutrition Services | 2021 |
| Together For Good | $80,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Recruit Operations Person, Develop Volunteers/leaders | 2021 |
| Treehouse | $35,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Greatest Need | 2021 |
| Venture Expeditions Inc | $167,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Operations, Refugee Feeding Program, Digital Discipleship, Myanmar Crisis Response, North Burma Christ Mission | 2021 |
| Veterans Small Business Foundation | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Project Got Your Back | 2021 |
| Youth With A Mission | $50,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Development Planning For New Retreat Center | 2021 |
| 7bells | $35,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Crisis Rescue App, Crisis Rescue Resources, Sober Living. | 2020 |
| Amnion Pregnancy Center | $4,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Anselm House | $80,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Fellows Program, Uconnect, Discipline-specific Working Groups. | 2020 |
| Art House North | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Bucket Brigade, Programming, Marketing Manager, Building Needs. | 2020 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | $32,500 | Dresser, WI, US | Cars For Christ. | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club - Little Earth | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Camp Lone Star | $50,000 | La Grange, TX, US | Vision Planning. | 2020 |
| Camp Omega | $12,000 | Waterville, MN, US | Dining Hall Kitchen Renovations. | 2020 |
| Campus Faith Clubs | $55,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Operations Director, Admin Support, Intern Recruitment, Student Discipleship Training . | 2020 |
| Caring Hearts In Action | $5,000 | Farmington, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Catholic Medical Association | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Medical Student And Resident Boot Camp. | 2020 |
| Center For Victims Of Torture | $80,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating. | 2020 |
| Chalice Of Mercy | $40,000 | Fairchild, WI, US | St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center, Home School, Therapy Center. | 2020 |
| Edify | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Budget/greatest Need. | 2020 |
| Ethiopian Church | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Children's And Youth Program, Parish Nursing, Transition And Acclimating Services, New Facility Construction. | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Franciscan Brothers Of Peace | $225,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Budget, Friary Mortgage Aid, Spiritual Center Needs/maintenance, Food Shelf Cargo Van. | 2020 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Gethsemane Lutheran Church | $10,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Holy Orthodox Mission Inc | $25,000 | Boscobel, WI, US | General Funds. | 2020 |
| Holy Trinity Orthodox Church | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Hope Academy | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund. | 2020 |
| Hosanna Lutheran Church | $25,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Volunteer Engagement. | 2020 |
| Iccm Life Center | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| International Justice Mission | $11,500 | Washington, DC, US | Justice System Tranformation, Education, & Mobilization Program Support. | 2020 |
| Ktis Co Northwestern College | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Billboard Campaign. | 2020 |
| Love Does | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Lutheran Island Camp | $85,000 | Henning, MN, US | Christ Serve Ranch, Welcome Center. | 2020 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Community Food Shelf. | 2020 |
| Mission Viejo Christian Church | $10,000 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Mn Teen And Adult Challenge | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Legal Aid Clinic, Infrastructure Legal Clinic. | 2020 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | $1,225,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Worksiteright, Sweere Clinic. | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church | $1,138,764 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations And Support Of School | 2020 |
| Park Avenue United Methodist | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Pregnancy Choices | $30,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Social Media Marketing, Life Coach Compet. | 2020 |
| Prenatal Partners | $75,000 | Maple Grove, MN, US | Mentoring, Advocacy, Gifts Of Love, Prayer Showers, Care Packages, Respite Care, Bereavement Program, Admin. Asst., Conference. | 2020 |
| Project Video | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Equipment, Asia Family Meeting & Film Competition, Asia Staff Fund & Ministry Mentorships, Travel Funds . | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Serra's Pantry | $5,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Shepherds Works | $17,000 | Anoka, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Show Hope Inc | $210,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Adoption Aid, Care Centers. | 2020 |
| Spirit Recovery Center | $30,000 | Hastings, MN, US | Improvements To Sober Houses. | 2020 |
| St Johns Byzantine Church | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| St Thomas The Apostle | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Support Homeless Veterans | $5,000 | Willow Grove, PA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Terri Schiavo Life Hope | $65,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | National Crisis Lifeline, State Testimony, Model Law, Amicus Briefs, Attorney And Physician Networks. | 2020 |
| The Gatheringusa Inc | $4,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Suupport Of Weekly Lunches And City-wide Breakfast | 2020 |
| The Sanctuary Covenant Church | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $40,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Together For Good | $70,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Start Up Funds For St Cloud Location, Establish More Host Families. | 2020 |
| Treehouse | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | One To One Mentoring, Peer Support Groups, Treehouse Connect, Treehouse Next. | 2020 |
| Venture Expeditions Inc | $170,000 | Burnsville, MN, US | Venture Local And Women And Mn Tour | 2020 |
| Veritas | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Veterans Small Business Foundation | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Collective Impact Project Infrastructure, Mnme.us Website, Experience 2020. | 2020 |
| We International | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Women's Empowerment | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operations. | 2020 |
| Youth With A Mission | $75,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Infrastructure To Increase Capacity, Roads, Cafeteria, Master Plan. | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 30-6538381 |
| Website | http://www.sweerefoundation.org |
| Address | 9857 ITERI LN Lakeville, MN 55044-3602 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/exec Dir/treasurer/secretary | Pamela Sweere |
|---|---|
| Director | Char Nelson |
| Chairperson | James Sweere |
| Vice Chairperson | Mark Sweere |
| Director | Carol Hager |
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