Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation
The Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation is a private foundation based in St George, Utah. Its 2025 filing describes assistance for people who are terminally ill and need financial help to receive care that supports their quality of life in their last days.
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation at a glance
In short: Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation gave $169K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,152
- +98.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,506
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $1,762,819
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing names Judy Whitlow as the contact and says to use the form provided, including the required doctor’s certification. The foundation accepts unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Judy Whitlow
Mailing address: 897 S Golda Ave, St George, UT 84790
Phone: (435) 668-0968
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Sharing Place ($20K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Utah. The filing lists grants to recipients in St George, Santa Clara, and Washington, Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation gives
- 4% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1547% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 193% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $169K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sharing Place Santa Clara, UT | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Children of Hope St George, UT | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Tan's Treats Washington, UT | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Steps Recovery Center St George, UT | Steps Recovery Center | $10,000 |
| Michael Chaisson St George, UT | Red cliffs health & rehab for board and care | $8,167 |
| Darla Nelson St George, UT | Red cliffs health & rehab for board and care | $7,500 |
| Hearsee Mobility St George, UT | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| Marie Fritz St George, UT | Red cliffs health & rehab for board and care | $7,500 |
| Utah Food Bank St George, UT | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| William Goode St George, UT | Red cliffs health & rehab for board and care | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,762,819 | $149,844 | $183,651 | $169,152 | 26 | $163,223 | $130,796 | $84,657 |
| 2024 | $1,743,490 | $100,514 | $80,386 | $85,315 | 14 | $63,415 | $83,803 | $84,931 |
| 2023 | $1,673,781 | $325 | $104,778 | $77,200 | 6 | $82,696 | $18,727 | $81,943 |
| 2022 | $1,664,405 | $1,175,939 | $83,604 | $10,268 | 3 | $10,268 | — | $35,767 |
| 2021 | $597,070 | $5 | $38,221 | — | — | — | $5 | — |
| 2020 | $610,286 | $524 | $44,878 | $8,450 | 2 | — | $24 | $1,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a broader mission. Its application restrictions specify support for people who are terminally ill and need financial assistance to provide care that helps their quality of life in their last days.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, The Sharing Place says it provides a safe, caring environment for grieving children, teens, and their families. Amethyst Center for Healing says it provides clinical interventions for people affected by trauma and domestic violence and removes economic barriers to treatment. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $169,152 through 26 grants. Grants ranged from $550 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,250. Listed grants included $20,000 to The Sharing Place, $15,000 each to Children of Hope and Tan’s Treats, and $10,000 to Steps Recovery Center. The filing also lists $5,000 to Amethyst Center for Healing.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It provides a form and requires a doctor’s certification that the person is terminally ill. Awards are restricted to people who are terminally ill and need financial assistance for care to help their quality of life in their last days.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Reece Heideman as president and Judy Whitlow as secretary. Trustees listed are Jilynne Hafen, Rob Christie, Wes Winsor, Debbie Draper, Sandia Hyer, Jud Burkett, Jeff Hunt, Sharilyn Green, and Katie Bingham.
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation is led by Reece Heideman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Reece Heideman
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Christie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandia Hyer
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jilynne Hafen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wes Winsor
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Draper
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jud Burkett
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Bingham
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharilyn Green
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Whitlow
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ryan Shaffer (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Justin Hofer (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kimi Endter (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Eunice Hydeman (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Ballou (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation
How much does Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation give each year?
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation gave $169K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 14 grants.
What is Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation's typical grant size?
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $6,506, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation give grants?
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St George, UT (22 grants).
Who are Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation's largest grantees?
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Sharing Place ($20,000), Children of Hope ($15,000) and Tan's Treats ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation?
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a broader mission. Its application restrictions specify support for people who are terminally ill and need financial assistance to provide care that helps their quality of life in their last days. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation?
The filing names Judy Whitlow as the contact and says to use the form provided, including the required doctor’s certification. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation's EIN?
Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0621275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ted and Norma H Warthen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 1, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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