Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2619296 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community & Technical College | Rochester, MN | To provide accessibleaffordable, quality learning opportunities | $35,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | To support the efforts of thefacility to provide no-kill shelter and adoption for animals | $20,000 |
| Austin Film Society | Austin, TX | To support New TexasVoices filmdevelopment program | $20,000 |
| Rise Child Development Center | Round Rock, TX | Support earlychildhoodeducation | $15,000 |
| Chinati Foundation | Marfa, TX | To sponsor childrensart education programsin Big Bend area schools | $10,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Austin, TX | To support Austin Community First! Villagehousing communityfor the homeless | $10,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | Austin, TX | To support guitarlesson programs in juvenile detention facilities and public schools | $10,000 |
| Community in Schools of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Support insidepublic schools | $10,000 |
| Wonders & Worries | Austin, TX | To help children copewhen a parent facesserious or life-threatening illness | $7,500 |
| UT Austin | Austin, TX | Global project for Underserved Communities:Student Costa Rica Project Spring 2025 | $6,000 |
| Owl Research Institute Inc | Charlo, MT | To support owl conservationthrough researchand education. | $5,000 |
| Texas 4000 for Cancer | Austin, TX | To support leadershipand engage communitiesin the fight against cancer | $4,000 |
| UT Austin | Austin, TX | Plan II studentscholarship | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $106,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522519349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2619296
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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