The Swigert Foundation
The Swigert Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Oregon and Washington, including education, veteran services, land conservation, end-of-life care, food relief, forestry, and the arts.
The Swigert Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swigert Foundation gave $877K across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $877,000
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +136.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,864
- -66.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,354,162
- -3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (27 of 59, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (86% 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 The Swigert Foundation
- How to Apply
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An application will be sent upon request. The filing says awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The board meets quarterly; there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The board meets quarterly; there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Shawn Duburg
Mailing address: 900 Sw 5Th Ave Suite 2550, Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 205-8751
Email: shawn.duburg@ascent.usbank.com
Website: https://swigertfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Swigert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catlin Gabel School ($252K). Together the top 10 received $503K.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 264 grants of 283 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (86%), Washington (14%), and Virginia (1%). The percentages total more than 100%, as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Swigert Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 59 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $637K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $877K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | Membership Dues/Bi-Annual Gift/Grant for Community Center | $252,000 |
| Northwest Battle Buddies Battleground, WA | General Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust Vancouver, WA | General Operating Expenses | $40,000 |
| Damascus Fiber Arts School Damascus, OR | General Operating Expenses | $36,400 |
| Friends of Hopewell House Portland, OR | General Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Chesterton Academy of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Portland, OR | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Division Inc Portland, OR | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific Warrenton, OR | General Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Clark College Foundation Vancouver, WA | General Operating Expenses | $14,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,354,162 | $607,800 | $1,044,581 | $877,000 | 59 | $877,000 | $607,800 | $936,279 |
| 2024 | $12,790,943 | $861,659 | $1,248,387 | $1,109,000 | 25 | $1,109,000 | $861,659 | $861,320 |
| 2023 | $13,180,453 | $343,564 | $976,167 | $847,000 | 62 | $847,000 | $552,242 | $809,141 |
| 2022 | $13,814,129 | $684,556 | $957,563 | $842,500 | 64 | $791,545 | $684,556 | $850,698 |
| 2021 | $14,091,876 | $1,558,762 | $1,127,864 | $987,500 | 73 | $987,500 | $1,558,762 | $889,727 |
| 2020 | $13,694,666 | $475,358 | $791,141 | $636,500 | 36 | — | $475,358 | $833,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swigert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $936K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; it does not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Catlin Gabel School says it fosters compassionate, curious citizens and a love of learning; Northwest Battle Buddies says it partners combat veterans with PTSD with trained service dogs; and Columbia Land Trust says it conserves landscapes and habitat with landowners and communities.
Other 2025 recipients also describe a range of work: Friends of Hopewell House supports comprehensive end-of-life care, Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation works to conserve fish and wildlife, and Sunshine Division provides food relief to Portland-area families and individuals. World Forestry Center says it inspires champions of sustainable forestry, while Oregon Symphony Association describes its work as presenting performances, exploring new art forms, and building community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $877,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $252,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest award was $252,000 to Catlin Gabel School, with the stated purpose “membership dues/bi-annual gift/grant for community center.” Other large awards included $50,000 to Northwest Battle Buddies and $40,000 to Columbia Land Trust, both for general operating expenses; $36,400 to Damascus Fiber Arts School for general operating expenses; and $30,000 to Friends of Hopewell House for general operating expenses.
The filing also lists $25,000 for Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, $20,000 each for Chesterton Academy of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Sunshine Division, and $15,000 for Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific. World Forestry Center and Oregon Symphony Association each received $12,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth K Warren, Wendy Warren, Addison Gronquist, and Alison Panzer as directors; Kate Warren Hall as vice president and secretary; Elizabeth Bliss Warren Betsy as vice president; and Charles Snow as president.
The Swigert Foundation is led by Charles Snow, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Snow
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Addison Gronquist
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth K. Warren
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy Warren
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alison Panzer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bliss Warren Betsy
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate Warren Hall
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Henry T. Swigert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dorn Swigert (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Swigert Foundation
How much does The Swigert Foundation give each year?
The Swigert Foundation gave $877K across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 25 grants.
What is The Swigert Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swigert Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,864, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Swigert Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Swigert Foundation give grants?
The Swigert Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (34 grants), Vancouver, WA (4 grants), Bend, OR (3 grants) and Salem, OR (2 grants).
Does The Swigert Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Swigert Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Membership Dues" (5 grants).
Who are The Swigert Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swigert Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catlin Gabel School ($252,000), Northwest Battle Buddies ($50,000) and Columbia Land Trust ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Swigert Foundation?
The Swigert Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $877K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $936K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Swigert Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; it does not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Swigert Foundation?
An application will be sent upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Swigert Foundation's EIN?
The Swigert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3122667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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