Peter L Dwares Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 37-1515359 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$54K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1,217
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Religious org. | $5,000 |
| French American International School | San Francisco, CA | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Religious org. | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | San Francisco, CA | Religious org. | $4,000 |
| Chabad of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Religious org. | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Regional philanthropy | $3,000 |
| Harvest | Sonora, CA | Religious org. | $3,000 |
| Moses Brown School | Providence, RI | Youth education | $2,500 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life | Santa Cruz, CA | Religious org. | $2,500 |
| Washington College of Law | Washington, DC | College education | $2,000 |
| Commonwealth Club - California | San Francisco, CA | Public affairs | $1,050 |
| Trustees Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelfia, PA | College education | $1,000 |
| Gordon School | East Providence, RI | Youth education | $1,000 |
| Citizens Commission on Natl | Austin, TX | National security | $1,000 |
| Capitola Historical Museum | Capitola, CA | Local history | $1,000 |
| Stinson Beach Volunteer Firefighter's Association Inc | Stinson Beach, CA | Public safety | $1,000 |
| Neighbors for a Better San Francisco Advocacy | Sa Francisco, CA | Neighborhood improvement | $1,000 |
| The Arc of the United States Foundation | Washington, DC | Support those with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | New York, NY | Religious/Political org | $1,000 |
| Camp Gan Isreal Sf | San Francisco, CA | Youth camp | $1,000 |
| Second Nature | San Francisco, CA | Child adoption | $1,000 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Home & School Club | Santa Cruz, CA | Youth education | $907 |
| Plan International USA | Providence, RI | Child welfare | $550 |
| Jewish National Fund | Hicksville, NY | Religious org. | $500 |
| J the Jewish Newsweekly | San Francisco, CA | Religious news | $500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Support armed forces | $500 |
| Hatikvah Educational Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | National security | $500 |
| Georgetown University of Law Annual Fund | Washington, DC | Law education | $500 |
| Venturavie | San Francisco, CA | Community developement | $500 |
| Mcauley House | Providence, RI | Support the poor | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Museum | $350 |
| Ucsf | San Francisco, CA | College education | $300 |
| Stinson Beach Community Center | Stinson Beach, CA | Community center | $250 |
| International Boxing Hall of Fame | Conestota, NY | Sports | $250 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Religious org. | $250 |
| Cpmc Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Healthcare | $250 |
| Film Noir Foundation | Alameda, CA | Arts organization | $200 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher | Kennett Square, PA | Support ofr children with AIDS | $200 |
| World Jewish Congress | Merrifield, VA | Religious organization | $200 |
| Bolinas Stinson Beach Libraries | Stinson Beach, CA | Public library | $200 |
| Toys for Tots | San Francisco, CA | Child welfare | $150 |
| Carson Scholars Fund | Towson, MD | Youth education | $150 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Fight bigotry | $150 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | College education | $100 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Government transparency | $100 |
| Epoch Times Association | Washington, DC | News | $100 |
| Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California | San Francisco, CA | Sports | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,257 | 47 |
| 2024 | $52,727 | 48 |
| 2023 | $57,400 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349100036
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1515359
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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