About Warren Charitable Foundation
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.
Focus Areas
Funding local philanthropic intermediaries/partner foundations in MidlandCapital projects and capacity-building for Midland College (higher education infrastructure)Capital and program support for child and family services (regional shelters and family support programs)
Giving Approach
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.
Funding Style
program supportcapital grantsgeneral operating / unrestricted support
About Warren Charitable Foundation
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.
What Warren Charitable Foundation Funds
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.
How Warren Charitable Foundation Gives
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.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.3M
Total Assets
$158.4M
Total Revenue
$63.8M
Total Expenses
$5.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $2K and $25K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
Local14 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
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