The Warren Charitable Foundation gives a very small number of large, locally-focused grants, primarily in Midland, TX. It concentrates funding through philanthropic intermediaries and institutional partners to support capital projects and general program capacity rather than many small operating grants. Recipients include a local college foundation, a regional family services provider, and another foundation used as a funding intermediary, indicating emphasis on community infrastructure, education, and child/family services.
Highly concentrated: very few large grants (three to four awards) making up the entire portfolio, with repeated payments to the same intermediary (Memas Foundation) and emphasis on capital/capacity rather than many small or unrestricted gifts.
Warren Charitable Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by a very large $1,835,000 grant to The Memas Foundation for program support and capital, a signal that the foundation uses major awards to strengthen local charitable infrastructure. The pattern is repeated in other sizeable commitments: $500,000 to Midland College Foundation and $361,000 to Buckner Children Family Services, both tied to institutional capacity and capital needs. That approach fits a funder that makes a small number of relatively large grants rather than many small ones. The foundation’s work is closely tied to the Permian Basin and Midland-area nonprofit ecosystem, with grants reaching colleges, family services providers, youth-serving organizations, and community institutions. Recent awards also include support for museums, literacy work, housing-related services, and health and human services providers, suggesting a broad local community focus rather than a single issue niche. Across the recent grant list, several recipients appear more than once, which points to continuing relationships with a set of local partners over time.
The foundation gives across community wellbeing, education, health, and human services, often through named local institutions. In education, it awarded $95,000 to Literacy Coalition of the Permian B for program support and $57,500 to Misd Education Foundation for program support, alongside capital support for Midland College Foundation Inc. In health and family services, it gave $55,000 to Midland Children’s Rehabilitation C for program support and $361,000 to Buckner Children Family Services for capital. Community-serving organizations also appear in the recent list: YMCA received $125,000 for program support and capital, while Boys and Girls Club of the Permian received $55,250 for program support. The mix shows a preference for institutions that serve children, families, and broader community needs through operational support and larger project-oriented awards.
Typical grants are modest in count but significant in size: the 25th percentile is $1,500, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $24,575. Recent data show repeat support to several organizations across 2023 and 2025, including Memas Foundation, Buckner Children Family Services, Midland College Foundation, Misd Education Foundation, Buffalo Trail Council Bsa, and Springboard Center. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation is a private charitable foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Its grantmaking also includes both program support and capital support, which matches the pattern of project commitments and institutional funding.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $25K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: The Memas Foundation / Memas Foundation, Midland College Foundation, Buckner Children & Family Services
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly Texas-based, with 86% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Within that footprint, Midland appears repeatedly as a recipient city, including Midland College Foundation, YMCA, Museum of the Southwest, Literacy Coalition of the Permian B, and Springboard Center. Odessa also appears in the recent list through Odessa Family YMCA, and Marfa through Young Life - Big Bend. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 239 grants going to U.S. recipients.
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations serving the Permian Basin, with active cycles focused on community wellbeing, education, health, and human services. Recent grants also show support for institutions involved in capital projects, program support, literacy, youth services, housing, and family services.
For the spring and fall grant cycles, interested organizations submit an online Letter of Intent during the posted LOI windows. The general grant program also notes two annual grant cycles, and the fall cycle gives priority to organizations serving the Permian Basin.
The grant-size distribution is p25 $1,500, median $5,000, and p75 $24,575. Recent awards range from smaller program support grants to much larger capital and program commitments.
Its grantmaking is local, and 86% of grants go to recipients in Texas, the foundation’s HQ state. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 239 grants to U.S. recipients.
Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Memas Foundation, Buckner Children Family Services, Midland College Foundation, Misd Education Foundation, Buffalo Trail Council Bsa, and Springboard Center. That indicates recurring relationships with some partners rather than only one-time awards.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Warren Charitable Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations serving the Permian Basin; must submit an online Letter of Intent. Additional eligibility details not provided on site.
Deadline: Letters of Intent accepted January 12 through March 6 (annual).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEMAS FOUNDATION | MIDLAND, TX | $1,835,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT / CAPITAL |
| BUCKNER CHILDREN FAMILY SERVICES | MIDLAND, TX | $361,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL |
| YMCA | MIDLAND, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT/ CAPITAL |
| BASIN DREAM CENTER FOR ORPHANS | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MIDLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL |
| LITERACY COALITION OF THE PERMIAN B | MIDLAND, TX | $95,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MIDLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | MIDLAND, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MIDLAND, TX | $57,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PERMIAN | MIDLAND, TX | $55,250 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MIDLAND CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION C | MIDLAND, TX | $55,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SPRINGBOARD CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNG LIFE - BIG BEND | MARFA, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SPECTRUM OF SOLUTIONS | MIDLAND, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BUFFALO TRAIL COUNCIL BSA | MIDLAND, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS PERMIAN BASI | MIDLAND, TX | $45,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK | MIDLAND, TX | $41,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE CRISIS CENTER | ODESSA, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TEEN CHALLENGE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | MIDLAND, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ROPE YOUTH | MIDLAND, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAMARITAN COUNSELING | MIDLAND, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BYNUM SCHOOL | MIDLAND, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | MIDLAND, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ODESSA FAMILY YMCA | ODESSA, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LAKE CHURCH AT HORSESHOE BAY | HORSESHOE BAY, TX | $28,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| APHASIA CENTER OF WEST TEXAS | MIDLAND, TX | $27,930 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | MIDLAND, TX | $26,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PERMIAN BASIN REHABILITATION CENTER | ODESSA, TX | $26,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PERMIAN BASIN REGIONAL COUNCIL ON A | ODESSA, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HARMONY HOME CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CE | ODESSA, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FRIENDSHIP HOUSE | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MIDLAND SHARED SPACES | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TEEN FLOW | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CASA DE AMIGOS | MIDLAND, TX | $23,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MISSION AGAPE | MIDLAND, TX | $22,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | AUSTIN, TX | $21,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF MIDLAND | MIDLAND, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PERMIAN BASIN HONOR FLIGHT | MIDLAND, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES - | MIDLAND, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NOVI | MIDLAND, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GOLF COURSE ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST | MIDLAND, TX | $19,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LIFEHOUSE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH | MIDLAND, TX | $17,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNG LIFE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $15,759 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION | MIDLAND, TX | $15,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THRIVING UNITED | MIDLAND, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DOMUS PACIS FAMILY RESPITE | FRISCO, CO | $12,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | MIDLAND, TX | $10,900 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WOODLANDS CHURCH | HUMBLE, TX | $10,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND | MIDLAND, TX | $10,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
THE MEMAS FOUNDATION
$1,835,000PROGRAM SUPPORT / CAPITAL
BUCKNER CHILDREN FAMILY SERVICES
$361,000CAPITAL
CAPITAL
LITERACY COALITION OF THE PERMIAN B
$95,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MIDLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$80,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MIDLAND CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION C
$55,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BUFFALO TRAIL COUNCIL BSA
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE CRISIS CENTER
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TEEN CHALLENGE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ROPE YOUTH
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SAMARITAN COUNSELING
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ODESSA FAMILY YMCA
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LAKE CHURCH AT HORSESHOE BAY
$28,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
APHASIA CENTER OF WEST TEXAS
$27,930PROGRAM SUPPORT
PERMIAN BASIN REHABILITATION CENTER
$26,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PERMIAN BASIN REGIONAL COUNCIL ON A
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HARMONY HOME CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MIDLAND SHARED SPACES
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CASA DE AMIGOS
$23,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
$21,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
FAMILY PROMISE OF MIDLAND
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PERMIAN BASIN HONOR FLIGHT
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES -
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NOVI
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GOLF COURSE ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
$19,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LIFEHOUSE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
$17,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THRIVING UNITED
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DOMUS PACIS FAMILY RESPITE
$12,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$10,900PROGRAM SUPPORT
WOODLANDS CHURCH
$10,500PROGRAM SUPPORT