The Swigert-Warren Foundation
The Swigert-Warren Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. In 2025, it reported 62 grants totaling $1,319,275, with grants supporting organizations including a school, arts and literary organizations, and an environmental conservation group.
The Swigert-Warren Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swigert-Warren Foundation gave $1.3M across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,319,275
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,279
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,685,380
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Swigert-Warren Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2365 Sw Madison St, Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 481-6314
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Swigert-Warren Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catlin Gabel School ($275K). Together the top 10 received $895K.
Grant Size Distribution
291 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 272 grants of 291 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 11% to New York, 5% to Florida, and 3% each to Utah and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Swigert-Warren Foundation gives
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $749K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | General Support | $275,000 |
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | General Support | $200,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc Portland, OR | General Support | $140,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge Portland, OR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center New York, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $45,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Alano Club of Portland Portland, OR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre Portland, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Deponte Creativity Partners Portland, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $22,685,380 | $1,379,936 | $1,501,912 | $1,319,275 | 62 | $1,319,275 | $1,200,054 | $1,312,992 |
| 2024 | $22,807,356 | $867,207 | $1,441,676 | $1,264,475 | 63 | $1,264,475 | $706,925 | $1,287,142 |
| 2023 | $23,381,825 | $1,397,855 | $1,369,449 | $1,186,625 | 69 | $1,186,625 | $1,222,745 | $1,179,979 |
| 2022 | $23,353,419 | $12,341,075 | $933,836 | $815,000 | 48 | $815,000 | $765,289 | $701,249 |
| 2021 | $11,947,380 | $2,010,194 | $845,606 | $748,500 | 49 | $748,500 | $695,822 | $700,574 |
| 2020 | $10,781,592 | $-899,334 | $1,451,425 | $1,350,000 | 22 | — | $181,654 | $640,023 |
| 2019 | $13,132,351 | $2,693,331 | $1,308,522 | $1,185,000 | 4 | — | $2,095,529 | $664,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swigert-Warren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. Catlin Gabel School describes its mission as fostering curious, compassionate students and a love of learning. The Portland Art Museum says it engages diverse communities through art and film, while Literary Arts says it engages readers, supports writers, and inspires the next generation with literature. Friends of the Columbia Gorge describes its work as protecting, preserving, and stewarding the Columbia Gorge.
Other 2025 grantees also describe arts and cultural missions: the Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience art, and The Society of the Four Arts offers educational and cultural programs in Palm Beach County. Oregon Ballet Theatre says it shares the expressive power of ballet through performances, training, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $1,319,275. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $275,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported grants included $275,000 to Catlin Gabel School, $200,000 to the Portland Art Museum, $140,000 to Literary Arts Inc., and $100,000 to Friends of the Columbia Gorge. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Warren, Wendy Warren, Catharine Warren, Wendy Burden Warren, and Robert Warren Jr. as directors.
The Swigert-Warren Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catharine Warren
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Warren
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Warren Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Burden Warren
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jack Schwartz (2019) — Director
- Former: Nani S. Warren (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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-Warren Foundation
How much does The Swigert-Warren Foundation give each year?
The Swigert-Warren Foundation gave $1.3M across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 63 grants.
What is The Swigert-Warren Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swigert-Warren Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,279, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Swigert-Warren Foundation give grants?
The Swigert-Warren Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (28 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and St George, UT (2 grants).
Does The Swigert-Warren Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Swigert-Warren Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Swigert-Warren Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swigert-Warren Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catlin Gabel School ($275,000), Portland Art Museum ($200,000) and Literary Arts Inc ($140,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Swigert-Warren Foundation?
The Swigert-Warren Foundation reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Swigert-Warren Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. Catlin Gabel School describes its mission as fostering curious, compassionate students and a love of learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Swigert-Warren Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Swigert-Warren Foundation's EIN?
The Swigert-Warren Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1083078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Swigert-Warren 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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