Private foundation · EIN 30-0490635 · Midland, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Warren Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 123 grants paid, $4.3M total, median $6,000. 90% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
123
$4.3M
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in TX
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$158M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 123 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Memas FoundationMidland, TXProgram support / capital$1.8M
Buckner Children Family ServicesMidland, TXCapital$361K
YMCAMidland, TXProgram support/ capital$125K
Basin Dream Center for OrphansMidland, TXProgram support$120K
Midland College Foundation IncMidland, TXCapital$100K
Museum of the SouthwestMidland, TXProgram support$100K
Literacy Coalition of the Permian BMidland, TXProgram support$95K
Midland Habitat for HumanityMidland, TXProgram support$80K
Misd Education FoundationMidland, TXProgram support$58K
Boys and Girls Club of the PermianMidland, TXProgram support$55K
Midland Children's Rehabilitation CMidland, TXProgram support$55K
Buffalo Trail Council BsaMidland, TXProgram support$50K
Spectrum of SolutionsMidland, TXProgram support$50K
Springboard CenterMidland, TXProgram support$50K
Young Life - Big BendMarfa, TXProgram support$50K
Communities in Schools Permian BasiMidland, TXProgram support$45K
West Texas Food BankMidland, TXProgram support$41K
Teen Challenge of the Permian BasinMidland, TXProgram support$40K
The Crisis CenterOdessa, TXProgram support$40K
Bynum SchoolMidland, TXProgram support$35K
Rope YouthMidland, TXProgram support$35K
Samaritan CounselingMidland, TXProgram support$35K
Big Brothers Big SistersMidland, TXProgram support$30K
Odessa Family YMCAOdessa, TXProgram support$30K
Lake Church at Horseshoe BayHorseshoe Bay, TXProgram support$28K
Aphasia Center of West TexasMidland, TXProgram support$28K
Centers for Children and FamiliesMidland, TXProgram support$26K
Permian Basin Rehabilitation CenterOdessa, TXProgram support$26K
Friendship HouseMidland, TXProgram support$25K
Harmony Home Children's Advocacy CeOdessa, TXProgram support$25K
Midland Shared SpacesMidland, TXProgram support$25K
Permian Basin Regional Council on aOdessa, TXProgram support$25K
Senior Life MidlandMidland, TXProgram support$25K
Teen FlowMidland, TXProgram support$25K
CASA de AmigosMidland, TXProgram support$24K
Mission AgapeMidland, TXProgram support$22K
M D Anderson Cancer CenterAustin, TXProgram support$22K
Family Promise of MidlandMidland, TXProgram support$20K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes -Midland, TXProgram support$20K
NoviMidland, TXProgram support$20K
Permian Basin Honor FlightMidland, TXProgram support$20K
Golf Course Road Church of ChristMidland, TXProgram support$19K
Lifehouse Fellowship ChurchMidland, TXProgram support$17K
Young LifeColorado Springs, COProgram support$16K
Permian Basin Area FoundationMidland, TXProgram support$16K
Thriving UnitedMidland, TXProgram support$15K
Domus Pacis Family RespiteFrisco, COProgram support$12K
FIRST United Methodist ChurchMidland, TXProgram support$11K
United Way of MidlandMidland, TXProgram support$11K
Woodlands ChurchHumble, TXProgram support$11K
Breaking BreadMidland, TXProgram support$10K
Community Children's ClinicMidland, TXProgram support$10K
Faith Inclusion NetworkNorfolk, VAProgram support$10K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchMidland, TXProgram support$10K
Nonprofit Management CenterMidland, TXProgram support$10K
Panther CreekValera, TXProgram support$10K
Redeemer ChurchMidland, TXProgram support$10K
Texas Tech FoundationLubbock, TXProgram support$10K
Midland Athletic Association IncMidland, TXProgram support$8,200
Young LifeColorado Springs, COProgram support$8,200

By state: Texas 111 · Colorado 5 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1 · Utah 1 · Oregon 2

About this foundation

Warren Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Midland, Texas, administered in care of Stirling Warren, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Warren Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Warren Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.3M across 123 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Warren Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (111 grants), Colorado (5 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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