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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 37-1515359

Peter L Dwares Foundation

A private foundation in Portland, OR. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 47 grants and $54,257 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $54,257

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $1,217
  • Tax year 2024

    $52,727

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $1,226
  • Tax year 2023

    $57,400

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $1,025
  • Tax year 2022

    $58,379

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $1,056
  • Tax year 2021

    $51,190

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $3,048
  • Tax year 2020

    $39,490

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $1,865

Grants paid in 2025

47 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Jewish Community Federation of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Religious org.

    $5,000
  2. French American International SchoolSan Francisco, CA

    Youth education

    $5,000
  3. Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY

    Religious org.

    $5,000
  4. Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA

    Religious org.

    $4,000
  5. Chabad of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Religious org.

    $3,000
  6. Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    Regional philanthropy

    $3,000
  7. HarvestSonora, CA

    Religious org.

    $3,000
  8. Moses Brown SchoolProvidence, RI

    Youth education

    $2,500
  9. Chabad Center for Jewish LifeSanta Cruz, CA

    Religious org.

    $2,500
  10. Washington College of LawWashington, DC

    College education

    $2,000
  11. Commonwealth Club - CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    Public affairs

    $1,050
  12. Trustees Univ of PennsylvaniaPhiladelfia, PA

    College education

    $1,000
  13. Gordon SchoolEast Providence, RI

    Youth education

    $1,000
  14. Citizens Commission on NatlAustin, TX

    National security

    $1,000
  15. Capitola Historical MuseumCapitola, CA

    Local history

    $1,000
  16. Stinson Beach Volunteer Firefighter's Association IncStinson Beach, CA

    Public safety

    $1,000
  17. Neighbors for A Better San Francisco AdvocacySa Francisco, CA

    Neighborhood improvement

    $1,000
  18. The ARC of the United States FoundationWashington, DC

    Support those with disabilities

    $1,000
  19. Zionist Organization of AmericaNew York, NY

    Religious/political org

    $1,000
  20. Camp Gan Isreal SFSan Francisco, CA

    Youth camp

    $1,000
  21. Second NatureSan Francisco, CA

    Child adoption

    $1,000
  22. Santa Cruz Gardens Home & School ClubSanta Cruz, CA

    Youth education

    $907
  23. Plan International USAProvidence, RI

    Child welfare

    $550
  24. Jewish National FundHicksville, NY

    Religious org.

    $500
  25. J the Jewish NewsweeklySan Francisco, CA

    Religious news

    $500
  26. Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY

    Support armed forces

    $500
  27. Hatikvah Educational FoundationSugar Land, TX

    National security

    $500
  28. Georgetown University of Law Annual FundWashington, DC

    Law education

    $500
  29. VenturavieSan Francisco, CA

    Community developement

    $500
  30. McAuley HouseProvidence, RI

    Support the poor

    $500
  31. United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    Museum

    $350
  32. UCSFSan Francisco, CA

    College education

    $300
  33. Stinson Beach Community CenterStinson Beach, CA

    Community center

    $250
  34. International Boxing Hall of FameCanastota, NY

    Sports

    $250
  35. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Religious org.

    $250
  36. CPMC FoundationSacramento, CA

    Healthcare

    $250
  37. Film Noir FoundationAlameda, CA

    Arts organization

    $200
  38. Camp DreamcatcherKennett SQ, PA

    Support ofr children with AIDS

    $200
  39. World Jewish CongressMerrifield, VA

    Religious organization

    $200
  40. Bolinas Stinson Beach LibrariesStinson Beach, CA

    Public library

    $200
  41. Toys for TotsSan Francisco, CA

    Child welfare

    $150
  42. Carson Scholars FundTowson, MD

    Youth education

    $150
  43. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Fight bigotry

    $150
  44. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    College education

    $100
  45. Judicial Watch IncWashington, DC

    Government transparency

    $100
  46. Epoch Times AssociationNew York, NY

    News

    $100
  47. Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    Sports

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid4 grants $6,55030% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $6,15728% of the total
  3. Religion2 grants $3,50016% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $3,00014% of the total
  5. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $1,0005% of the total
  6. Arts and culture4 grants $9004% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $9504% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California22 grants $31,857
  2. New York7 grants $7,650
  3. Rhode Island4 grants $4,550
  4. Texas3 grants $4,500
  5. District of Columbia6 grants $4,050
  6. Pennsylvania2 grants $1,200
  7. Virginia1 grant $200
  8. Maryland1 grant $150
  9. Michigan1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andrew C SouthPRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Cameron SouthVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 0.7Pay $2,400
  • Sean SouthMEMBER Hours 0.05Pay $1,200

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