Peter L Dwares Foundation

EIN 37-1515359 · OR · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in CA, NY, RI +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Peter L Dwares Foundation based in OR paid 47 grants totaling $54.3K to 47 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $5K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION, FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, and JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN FRANCISCO. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,217
Giving (latest yr)
$54,257
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
47
Median grant
$500
Recipients
47
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Birthright Israel Foundation$5,000
  • French American International School$5,000
  • Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco$5,000
  • Congregation Emanu-el$4,000
  • Chabad of San Francisco$3,000

Where grants went

  • California$31,857 · 22 grants
  • New York$7,650 · 7 grants
  • Rhode Island$4,550 · 4 grants
  • Texas$4,500 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$4,050 · 6 grants
  • Pennsylvania$1,200 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (47)

French American International School
San Francisco, CA
Youth Education
$5,000
Birthright Israel Foundation
New York, NY
Religious Org.
$5,000
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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
Harvest
Sonora, CA
Religious Org.
$3,000
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
Kerrville, TX
Regional Philanthropy
$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
Camp Gan Isreal Sf
San Francisco, CA
Youth Camp
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Peter L Dwares Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Peter L Dwares Foundation reported 47 itemized grants totaling $54.3K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $5K (median $500).

Recent recipients include BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION, FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN FRANCISCO, among 47 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Peter L Dwares Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Peter L Dwares Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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