J R & D Warfel Foundation
The J R & D Warfel Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
J R & D Warfel Foundation at a glance
In short: J R & D Warfel Foundation gave $318K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $317,500
- +53.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,141
- +64.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,573,014
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J R & D Warfel Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Derrick Warfel. The filing states that requests may be made in any written or oral form and reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Derrick Warfel
Mailing address: 19800 Sandpointe Bay Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
Phone: (818) 360-1107
Email: writer-director@mindspring.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J R & D Warfel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church at Rocky Peak ($160K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 173 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. California received 66% of the total, Pennsylvania 14%, Florida 9%, Alabama 3%, and Texas 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J R & D Warfel Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 39 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 351% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2020) to $379K (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church at Rocky Peak Chatsworth, CA | General Purpose | $160,000 |
| The Family Church Jupiter, FL | Outreach Center and Building Pledge | $27,000 |
| The Nat XN Foundation Mountville, PA | D Brown Min Italy, Ethiopia | $25,000 |
| 168 Hour Film Project Burbank, CA | Media Outreach | $20,000 |
| Arts Entertainment Ministries Los Angeles, CA | Outreach to Media | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Auburn, AL | Africa Wells | $10,000 |
| Act- Prism Oakland, CA | Jewish and Media Industry Support | $10,000 |
| Grace Ec Church Lancaster, PA | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Plant with a Purpose San Diego, CA | Agricultural Training Ministry | $5,000 |
| Hustle PHX Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,573,014 | $222,223 | $336,486 | $317,500 | 39 | $326,580 | $205,227 | $93,007 |
| 2023 | $1,686,148 | $134,383 | $228,910 | $207,500 | 42 | $217,824 | $122,572 | $103,448 |
| 2022 | $1,828,790 | $1,170,718 | $438,193 | $379,093 | 32 | $401,366 | $842,062 | $99,874 |
| 2021 | $1,516,424 | $264,286 | $257,266 | $225,000 | 30 | $234,663 | $241,683 | $108,383 |
| 2020 | $1,485,079 | $415,612 | $151,293 | $133,769 | 30 | — | $197,976 | $93,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J R & D Warfel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Christian Union Inc. describes its mission as developing and connecting Christian leaders; Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need; and Rivendell Institute describes exploring the intersection of Christian faith and contemporary scholarship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $317,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $160,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $160,000 to Church at Rocky Peak for general purposes; $27,000 to The Family Church for an outreach center and building pledge; $25,000 to The NAT XN Foundation for “D Brown Min Italy, Ethiopia”; and $20,000 to 168 Hour Film Project for media outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Derrick R. Warfel as President and Lawrence R. Reich as Vice President.
J R & D Warfel Foundation is led by Derrick R. Warfel, President & S on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Derrick R. Warfel
President & S
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence R. Reich
Vice President & T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J R & D Warfel Foundation
How much does J R & D Warfel Foundation give each year?
J R & D Warfel Foundation gave $318K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $208K across 42 grants.
What is J R & D Warfel Foundation's typical grant size?
J R & D Warfel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,141, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J R & D Warfel Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does J R & D Warfel Foundation give grants?
J R & D Warfel Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Mountville, PA (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does J R & D Warfel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of J R & D Warfel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J R & D Warfel Foundation's largest grantees?
J R & D Warfel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Church at Rocky Peak ($160,000), The Family Church ($27,000) and The Nat XN Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J R & D Warfel Foundation?
J R & D Warfel Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J R & D Warfel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J R & D Warfel Foundation?
Contact Derrick Warfel. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J R & D Warfel Foundation's EIN?
J R & D Warfel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2788089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). J R & D Warfel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-r-and-d-warfel-foundation-morg_7fbf6d05bd3b4bb78ce1fea40d4b0fd5
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