Warren Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Warren Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 123 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.3 million
- Number of grants123
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$171 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $3.7 million | 120 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 123 | $171 million |
How to apply
Warren Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Warren Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 111 | $4.2 million |
| Colorado | 5 | $44,459 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $2,950 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Memas Foundation | Program support / capital | $1.8 million |
| Buckner Children Family Services | Capital | $361,000 |
| YMCA | Program support/ capital | $125,000 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | Program support | $120,000 |
| Midland College Foundation Inc | Capital | $100,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | Program support | $100,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian B | Program support | $95,000 |
| Midland Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $80,000 |
| Misd Education Foundation | Program support | $57,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Permian | Program support | $55,250 |
| Midland Children's Rehabilitation C | Program support | $55,000 |
| Buffalo Trail Council Bsa | Program support | $50,000 |
| Spectrum of Solutions | Program support | $50,000 |
| Springboard Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Young Life - Big Bend | Program support | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools Permian Basi | Program support | $45,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Program support | $41,000 |
| Teen Challenge of the Permian Basin | Program support | $40,000 |
| The Crisis Center | Program support | $40,000 |
| Bynum School | Program support | $35,000 |
| Rope Youth | Program support | $35,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling | Program support | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Program support | $30,000 |
| Odessa Family YMCA | Program support | $30,000 |
| Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay | Program support | $28,000 |
| Aphasia Center of West Texas | Program support | $27,930 |
| Centers for Children and Families | Program support | $26,000 |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center | Program support | $26,000 |
| Friendship House | Program support | $25,000 |
| Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Ce | Program support | $25,000 |
| Midland Shared Spaces | Program support | $25,000 |
| Permian Basin Regional Council on A | Program support | $25,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Program support | $25,000 |
| Teen Flow | Program support | $25,000 |
| Casa de Amigos | Program support | $23,500 |
| Mission Agape | Program support | $22,000 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | Program support | $21,500 |
| Family Promise of Midland | Program support | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes - | Program support | $20,000 |
| Novi | Program support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Stirling Warren
- Anne M Warren
- Kevin Y Petty
- Joshua P Ham
- David Smith
- Allen Pruitt
Questions people ask
Does Warren Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Warren Charitable Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 123 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Warren Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists W Stirling Warren (President), Anne M Warren (Vice President), Kevin Y Petty (Treasurer/Ed) and Joshua P Ham (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Warren Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.