Warren Charitable Foundation
The Warren Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Midland, Texas, established in 2010. The foundation is committed to improving lives in the Permian Basin region of West Texas through strategic philanthropic support to qualified organizations.
Key facts about Warren Charitable Foundation
- EIN
- 30-0490635
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,311,889
- Grants made (2024)
- 123
- Average grant
- $35,056
- Median grant
- $6,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (27 of 122, 2024)
- Total assets
- $158,392,503
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation operates through a two-cycle grant program with spring and fall application cycles. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warren Charitable Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Warren Charitable Foundation's 123 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (67 grants), Odessa, TX (9 grants), Houston, TX (4 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants). None of its 123 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (119 grants).
Is Warren Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 122 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$158.4M
+59.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+15.4% YoY
Grant Count
123
+2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+12.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warren Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on improving lives by funding charitable purposes in the Permian Basin. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Health
- Arts and Culture
- Program support and capital projects
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$6,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively serves qualified organizations providing services in the Permian Basin region of West Texas, with a primary focus on Texas. The foundation also supports organizations in Colorado and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 123 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $158.4 million
- Annual distributions: $4.4 million
- Total contributions received: $50.7 million
- Total revenues: $63.8 million
- Total expenses: $5.5 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $158,392,503 | $99,592,283 | $82,298,611 |
| Revenue | $63,824,687 | $21,339,912 | $14,054,675 |
| Expenses | $5,472,918 | $4,046,240 | $3,599,404 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,394,124 | $3,756,922 | $3,417,815 |
| Net Investment Income | $12,456,239 | $3,773,385 | $7,604,523 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,278,767 | $4,633,938 | $3,754,175 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
551 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Memas Foundation ($1,835,000), Buckner Children Family Services ($361,000), YMCA ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE MEMAS FOUNDATION MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT / CAPITAL | $1,835,000 |
| BUCKNER CHILDREN FAMILY SERVICES MIDLAND, TX | CAPITAL | $361,000 |
| YMCA MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT/ CAPITAL | $125,000 |
| BASIN DREAM CENTER FOR ORPHANS MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| MIDLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC MIDLAND, TX | CAPITAL | $100,000 |
| MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| LITERACY COALITION OF THE PERMIAN B MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $95,000 |
| MIDLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| MISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $57,500 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PERMIAN MIDLAND, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $55,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- W. Stirling Warren – President
- Anne M. Warren – Vice President
- Kevin Y. Petty – Treasurer/Executive Director
- Joshua P. Ham – Secretary
- David Smith – Board Member
- Allen Pruitt – Board Member
- Alison King – Director of Operations
All leadership members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Stirling Warren | President | 20 | — |
| Anne M Warren | Vice President | 15 | — |
| Kevin Y Petty | Treasurer/Ed | 20 | — |
| Joshua P Ham | Secretary | 5 | — |
| David Smith | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Allen Pruitt | Board Member | 20 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 808 W. Wall Street, Midland, TX 79701
Phone: (432) 683-9094
Email: info@warrengiving.org
Website: www.warrengiving.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Warren Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on improving lives by funding charitable purposes in the Permian Basin. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Human Services • Health • Arts and Culture • Program support and capital projects
How do I apply for a grant from Warren Charitable Foundation?
The foundation operates through a two-cycle grant program with spring and fall application cycles. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Warren Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation exclusively serves qualified organizations providing services in the Permian Basin region of West Texas, with a primary focus on Texas. The foundation also supports organizations in Colorado and Oregon.
What size grants does Warren Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Warren Charitable Foundation awarded 123 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Warren Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Warren Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Warren Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Warren Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0490635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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