The Diane Warren Foundation
The Diane Warren Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 grants included support for animal rescue, animal welfare, and other charitable organizations.
The Diane Warren Foundation at a glance
In short: The Diane Warren Foundation gave $698K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $698,090
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,693
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,206,964
- -10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (13 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (77% 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 The Diane Warren Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Century Park East Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 553-1707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Diane Warren Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advancing Law for Animals ($50K). Together the top 10 received $313K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 223 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 77% of grant dollars. Washington received 7%, Texas 4%, and Massachusetts and Louisiana 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Diane Warren Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 55 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% 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 $361K (2022) to $698K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $698K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advancing Law for Animals Redondo Beach, CA | 501(c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Megan Had a Little Lamb Springdale, WA | NONE | $50,000 |
| The Forgotten Dog Foundation Santa Monica, CA | 501(c)(3) | $45,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Foundation Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $32,500 |
| Martha's Farm Animal Sanctuary El Segundo, CA | 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Wild Is Life Encino, CA | NONE | $25,000 |
| Saint Felix Cat Rescue Los Angeles, CA | NONE | $25,000 |
| Fixnation Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| Catalina Island Humane Society Avalon, CA | 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| The Lange Foundation Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,206,964 | $792,900 | $758,352 | $698,090 | 55 | $698,090 | $377,332 | $431,635 |
| 2023 | $6,938,959 | $1,175,292 | $749,508 | $650,092 | 51 | $674,562 | $621,297 | $365,728 |
| 2022 | $6,735,981 | $1,735,378 | $481,294 | $361,198 | 35 | $369,096 | $605,539 | $341,481 |
| 2021 | $6,090,924 | $5,475,009 | $578,222 | $496,100 | 41 | $522,088 | $2,492,213 | $244,282 |
| 2020 | $3,216,744 | $1,967,223 | $445,178 | $388,500 | 41 | — | $792,289 | $190,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Diane Warren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $432K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Forgotten Dog Foundation says its mission is to prevent animal cruelty through rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, adoption, and public education. Stray Cat Alliance describes its work as educating and empowering communities to advocate for cats, while FixNation says it aims to reduce the homeless cat population through sterilization and humane care.
The grantees’ stated missions also include helping people affected by cancer: weSPARK says it provides free services to enhance the quality of life of cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 55 grants totaling $698,090. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $50,000 each to Advancing Law for Animals and Megan Had a Little Lamb; $45,000 to The Forgotten Dog Foundation; and $32,500 to Mercy for Animals Foundation. Other recipients included Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary and Wild Is Life ($25,000 each), and Saint Felix Cat Rescue ($25,000). Catalina Island Humane Society, FixNation, The Lange Foundation, Stray Cat Alliance, and Meoowz ResQ each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Diane Warren is listed as president, CFO, and director on the 2024 filing.
The Diane Warren Foundation is led by Diane Warren, President, CFO & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Warren
President, CFO & Director
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 The Diane Warren Foundation
How much does The Diane Warren Foundation give each year?
The Diane Warren Foundation gave $698K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $650K across 51 grants.
What is The Diane Warren Foundation's typical grant size?
The Diane Warren Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,693, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Diane Warren Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Diane Warren Foundation give grants?
The Diane Warren Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (16 grants) and Encino, CA (2 grants).
Does The Diane Warren Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The Diane Warren Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "None" (29 grants) and "501(c)(3)" (26 grants).
Who are The Diane Warren Foundation's largest grantees?
The Diane Warren Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Advancing Law for Animals ($50,000), Megan Had a Little Lamb ($50,000) and The Forgotten Dog Foundation ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Diane Warren Foundation?
The Diane Warren Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $698K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $432K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Diane Warren Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Forgotten Dog Foundation says its mission is to prevent animal cruelty through rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, adoption, and public education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Diane Warren Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Diane Warren Foundation's EIN?
The Diane Warren Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4742413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Diane Warren Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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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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