Peter L Dwares Foundation
The Peter L Dwares Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations whose stated purposes include religious services, youth and college education, and public affairs.
Peter L Dwares Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter L Dwares Foundation gave $54K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,257
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,154
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,217
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (12 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter L Dwares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7831 Se Stark Street, Portland, OR 97215-2357
Phone: (503) 251-4888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter L Dwares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco ($5K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 239 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states and the District of Columbia: California received 59%, New York 14%, Rhode Island 8%, Texas 8%, and Washington, DC 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peter L Dwares Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 47 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $58K (2022). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Religious Org. | $5,000 |
| French American International School San Francisco, CA | Youth Education | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Religious Org. | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco, CA | Religious Org. | $4,000 |
| Chabad of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Religious Org. | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | Regional Philanthropy | $3,000 |
| Harvest Sonora, CA | Religious Org. | $3,000 |
| Moses Brown School Providence, RI | Youth Education | $2,500 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life Santa Cruz, CA | Religious Org. | $2,500 |
| Washington College of Law Washington, DC | College Education | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,217 | $66,900 | $66,909 | $54,257 | 47 | — | — |
| 2024 | $1,226 | $69,100 | $68,899 | $52,727 | 48 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,025 | $66,500 | $66,531 | $57,400 | 44 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,056 | $69,100 | $71,092 | $58,379 | 57 | $71,092 | $335 |
| 2021 | $3,048 | $68,600 | $67,417 | $51,190 | 43 | $67,417 | $172 |
| 2020 | $1,865 | — | $48,640 | $39,490 | 43 | — | $1,002 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Birthright Israel Foundation says it seeks to give eligible young Jewish adults the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational trip. French American International School received a grant for youth education, and Washington College of Law received one for college education.
Other supported organizations describe different missions: Second Nature says it works to accelerate climate action in and through higher education; Stinson Beach Community Center says it provides and improves facilities for charitable, social, civic, educational, and recreational activities; and International Boxing Hall of Fame says it preserves boxing history and provides educational opportunities for the public.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $54,257. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $5,000 each to Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, French American International School, and Birthright Israel Foundation; $4,000 to Congregation Emanu-El; and $3,000 each to Chabad of San Francisco, Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, and Harvest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew C South as president/chairman, Cameron South as vice-president, and Sean South as a member.
Peter L Dwares Foundation is led by Andrew C. South, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew C. South
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron South
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Sean South
Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Cameron South (Vice-President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peter L Dwares Foundation
How much does Peter L Dwares Foundation give each year?
Peter L Dwares Foundation gave $54K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 48 grants.
What is Peter L Dwares Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter L Dwares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,154, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter L Dwares Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Peter L Dwares Foundation give grants?
Peter L Dwares Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Rhode Island (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (12 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Providence, RI (3 grants).
Does Peter L Dwares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Peter L Dwares Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Org." (8 grants), "Youth Education" (5 grants) and "College Education" (4 grants).
Who are Peter L Dwares Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter L Dwares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco ($5,000), French American International School ($5,000) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter L Dwares Foundation?
Peter L Dwares Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $67K.
What does Peter L Dwares Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Birthright Israel Foundation says it seeks to give eligible young Jewish adults the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational trip. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter L Dwares Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter L Dwares Foundation's EIN?
Peter L Dwares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1515359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peter L Dwares Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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