The Swigert Foundation
The Swigert Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in Portland, Oregon. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since October 1990. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity supporting charitable causes primarily in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+30.9% YoY
Grant Count
25
-59.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+224.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swigert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $861K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to allow the foundation to continue its charitable purpose. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community development and environmental conservation
- Arts and culture
- Literacy programs
- Youth education
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants across multiple categories including:
Grant Range
$1,000–$127,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program type
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,180,453
- Total Giving: $847,000
- Total Revenue: $343,564
- Total Expenses: $976,167
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 6.3–6.4% of assets
Historical Comparison (2022):
- Total Assets: $13,800,000
- Total Giving: $793,000
- Number of Grants: 63
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,790,943 | $13,180,453 | $13,814,129 |
| Revenue | $861,659 | $343,564 | $684,556 |
| Expenses | $1,248,387 | $976,167 | $957,563 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,109,000 | $847,000 | $791,545 |
| Net Investment Income | $861,659 | $552,242 | $684,556 |
| Distributable Amount | $861,320 | $809,141 | $850,698 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catlin Gable School ($500,000), Our Just Future ($100,000), Oregon Zoo Foundation ($73,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATLIN GABLE SCHOOL PORTLAND, OR | CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY CENTER / CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $500,000 |
| PROGRAMASSISTORG PORTLAND, OR | MULTI COUNTY EXPANSION OF HELPING PEOPLE WITH SSI / SSD BENEFITS | $10,000 |
| BRIGHT SCHOOLHOUSE WESTLINN, OR | ASD & ADHD SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| CASCADE POLICY CHILDRENS PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIPS | $50,000 |
| CASCADE POLICY INSTITUTE PORTLAND, OR | PROTECT CONSUMER ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY | $50,000 |
| CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST PORTLAND, OR | 2024 SUMMER PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI PORTLAND, OR | RELOCATION OF SCHOOL CAMPUS | $50,000 |
| FAITH BIBLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BEAVERTON, OR | EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| LIFEWORKS NW BEAVERTON, OR | PROGRAM SUPPORT & ADMIN EXPENSE | $5,000 |
| LIFT UP PORTLAND, OR | PROGRAM SUPPORT & ADMIN EXPENSE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elizabeth K Warren — President
- Wendy Warren — Vice President
- Kate Warren Hall — Vice President & Secretary
- Addison Gronquist — Director
- Elizabeth Bliss Warren Betsy — Director
- Charles Snow — Director
- Alison Panzer — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH K WARREN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WENDY WARREN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KATE WARREN HALL | VP & SECRETARY | — | — |
| ADDISON GRONQUIST | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ELIZABETH BLISS WARREN BETSY | VP | — | — |
| CHARLES SNOW | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ALISON PANZER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 900 SW 5th Ave Suite 2550, Portland, OR 97204-1227
- Phone: 503-205-8751
- Website: swigertfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Swigert Foundation fund?
The foundation's stated purpose is to allow the foundation to continue its charitable purpose. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community development and environmental conservation • Arts and culture • Literacy programs • Youth education
How do I apply for a grant from The Swigert Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $847,000 • Number of grants awarded in 2023: 61 grants • Grant range: $1,000–$127,000 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Average grant amount varies by program type **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Catlin Gabel School: $127,000 (Construction of Community Center/membership) • BodyVox: $100,000 (Education Programs) • Columbia Land Trust: $75,000 (General Operating Support) **Grant Types:** The foundation awards grants across multiple categories including:
Where does The Swigert Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Virginia.
What size grants does The Swigert Foundation award?
In 2024, The Swigert Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Swigert Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Swigert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $861K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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