Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $154,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$154,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $106,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $106,000 | 12 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust 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 Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $114,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $35,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community & Technical College | To provide accessibleaffordable, quality learning opportunities | $35,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | To support the efforts of thefacility to provide no-kill shelter and adoption for animals | $20,000 |
| Austin Film Society | To support New TexasVoices filmdevelopment program | $20,000 |
| Rise Child Development Center | Support earlychildhoodeducation | $15,000 |
| Chinati Foundation | To sponsor childrensart education programsin Big Bend area schools | $10,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | To support Austin Community First! Villagehousing communityfor the homeless | $10,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | To support guitarlesson programs in juvenile detention facilities and public schools | $10,000 |
| Community in Schools of Central Texas | Support insidepublic schools | $10,000 |
| Wonders & Worries | To help children copewhen a parent facesserious or life-threatening illness | $7,500 |
| UT Austin | Global project for Underserved Communities:Student Costa Rica Project Spring 2025 | $6,000 |
| Owl Research Institute Inc | To support owl conservationthrough researchand education. | $5,000 |
| Texas 4000 for Cancer | To support leadershipand engage communitiesin the fight against cancer | $4,000 |
| UT Austin | Plan II studentscholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- W Amon Burton Jr
Questions people ask
Does Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust give?
$154,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists W Amon Burton Jr (Trustee).
What does Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.