Ralph T & Esther L Warburton
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton is a private foundation, based in Independence, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton at a glance
In short: Ralph T & Esther L Warburton gave $2.8M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $461K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,766,212
- +151.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $461,035
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,085,492
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ralph T & Esther L Warburton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heritage Classical Academy ($100K). Together the top 5 received $340K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,426,212), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ralph T & Esther L Warburton gives
- Giving grew 906% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,426,212 |
| Heritage Classical Academy Peninsula, OH | General Purpose - Education | $100,000 |
| Regents School of Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose - Education | $100,000 |
| Mount Vernon School Atlanta, GA | General Purpose - Education | $100,000 |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hudson, OH | General Purpose - Religion | $25,000 |
| Resurrection Anglican Church Woodstock, GA | General Purpose - Religion | $15,000 |
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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 | $2,085,492 | $1,116,985 | $2,802,155 | $2,766,212 | 6 | $2,766,212 | $1,081,042 | $221,293 |
| 2023 | $3,768,701 | $329,115 | $1,138,105 | $1,100,000 | 2 | $1,100,000 | $291,010 | $313,076 |
| 2022 | $4,577,691 | $245,887 | $318,932 | $275,000 | 2 | $275,000 | $198,755 | $311,379 |
| 2021 | $4,650,736 | $304,546 | $319,599 | $275,000 | 2 | $275,000 | $259,947 | $330,119 |
| 2020 | $4,665,789 | $-6,762 | $139,854 | $35,000 | 3 | — | $39,262 | $283,998 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph T & Esther L Warburton reported a distributable amount of $221K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex W. Montalto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Betsy Warburton Downs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Carrie Warburton Montalto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mike D. Downs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Phillip L. Warburton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sally Warburton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $15K, to Phillip L Warburton (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph T & Esther L Warburton
How much does Ralph T & Esther L Warburton give each year?
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton gave $2.8M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 2 grants.
What is Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's typical grant size?
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $461,035, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph T & Esther L Warburton give grants?
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ralph T & Esther L Warburton give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's largest grantees?
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's largest 2024 grantees include Heritage Classical Academy ($100,000), Regents School of Charlottesville ($100,000) and Mount Vernon School ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,426,212), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph T & Esther L Warburton?
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's EIN?
Ralph T & Esther L Warburton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6574882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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