The Swigert Foundation
Accepts applications
The Swigert Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $877,000 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $252,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$877,000
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$252,000
- Assets$20.3 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $847,000 | 62 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 25 | $18.1 million |
| 2025 | $877,000 | 59 | $20.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shawn Duburg 900 SW 5th Ave Suite 2550, Portland, OR 97204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 205-8751, shawn.duburg@ascent.usbank.com |
| What to submit | Upon request an application will be sent |
| Deadlines | Board meets quarterly - no deadlines |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) organization |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Swigert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 53 | $752,600 |
| Washington | 5 | $119,400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catlin Gabel School | Membership dues/bi-annual gift/grant for community center | $252,000 |
| Northwest Battle Buddies | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust | General operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Damascus Fiber Arts School | General operating expenses | $36,400 |
| Friends of Hopewell House | General operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Chesterton Academy of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Division Inc | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Clark College Foundation | General operating expenses | $14,400 |
| World Forestry Center | Membership dues/ general operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Membership dues/general operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Oregon Health & Sciences Foundation | Membership dues/general operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Alano Club of Portland | Membership dues/general operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Hoyt Arboretum Friends Foundation | General operating expenses | $10,600 |
| Chamber Music Northwest | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Path Home | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Store to Door | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Portland | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Call to Safety | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| CAMP45 Contemporary DBA Converge 45 | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Family YMCA of Marion & Polk County | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Free Clinic of Southwest Washington | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Friendly House Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Gilbert House Children's Museum | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Gleaners of Clackamas County Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Heart of Oregon Corps | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Hosea Youth Services | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Urban Gleaners | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Acres of Hope Foundation | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Amani Center | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Center | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Tualatin School House Pantry | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Portland Region | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Trailkeepers of Oregon | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Casa for Children Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Borland Free Clinic | General operating expenses | $9,600 |
| Oregon Brovo Youth Orchestras | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Community Action Organization | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Beat Children's Theatre | General operating expenses | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth K Warren
- Wendy Warren
- Kate Warren Hall
- Addison Gronquist
- Elizabeth Bliss Warren Betsy
- Charles Snow
- Alison Panzer
Questions people ask
Does The Swigert Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Board meets quarterly - no deadlines.
How much does The Swigert Foundation give?
$877,000 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Swigert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth K Warren (Director), Wendy Warren (Director), Kate Warren Hall (VP & Secretary) and Addison Gronquist (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Swigert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.