The Swigert-Warren Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Swigert-Warren Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 69 | $26.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 63 | $27.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 62 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
The Swigert-Warren Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Swigert-Warren Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 30 | $925,725 |
| New York | 10 | $150,700 |
| Florida | 2 | $70,000 |
| Utah | 5 | $42,700 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $22,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $20,650 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catlin Gabel School | General support | $275,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | General support | $200,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc | General support | $140,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | General support | $100,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | General support | $45,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General support | $45,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General support | $25,000 |
| Alano Club of Portland | General support | $25,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | General support | $20,000 |
| Deponte Creativity Partners | General support | $20,000 |
| Opthalmic Edge Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| The Children's School | General support | $20,000 |
| Youth Villages - Christiecare of or | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support | $15,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | Educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center of Ny | General support | $15,000 |
| Edmee Firth Fund for Research | General support | $13,200 |
| Bridging Voice Inc | General support | $13,000 |
| Individual | General support | $12,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General support | $10,725 |
| William Temple House | General support | $10,000 |
| De la Salle Catholic High School | Education support | $10,000 |
| Ecotrust | General support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Rosemary Anderson High School | General support | $10,000 |
| Oldsfields School | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Zion National Park | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The George Washington Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Kayenta Arts Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Legacy Health Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Medical Teams International | General support | $10,000 |
| Casita Maria Center for Arts Educat | General support | $10,000 |
| Artichoke Community Music | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Switchpoint Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Operation Homefront Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General support | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Warren
- Wendy Warren
- Catharine Warren
- Wendy Burden Warren
- Robert Warren Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Swigert-Warren Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Swigert-Warren Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Swigert-Warren Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Warren (Director), Wendy Warren (Director), Catharine Warren (Director) and Wendy Burden Warren (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Swigert-Warren Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.