The Don Warren Family Foundation
The Don Warren Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Julesburg, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Don Warren Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Don Warren Family Foundation gave $12K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,105
- -64.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,018
- -40.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,553
- Total assets
- $97,844
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (50% 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 The Don Warren Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Northern Colorado ($3K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Don Warren Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 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 $9K (2021) to $56K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,500 |
| University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney, NE | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Various Charitable Organizations Denver, CO | Disaster Relief | $1,505 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,844 | $17,639 | $12,694 | $12,105 | 6 | $92,105 | $4,911 | — |
| 2023 | $92,899 | $34,216 | $34,216 | $33,710 | 10 | $113,710 | $4,094 | — |
| 2022 | $92,899 | $57,300 | $56,608 | $56,105 | 11 | $136,105 | $4,797 | — |
| 2021 | $92,207 | $12,900 | $9,577 | $9,000 | 3 | $95,549 | $4,323 | $4,399 |
| 2020 | $88,884 | $10,825 | $12,999 | $12,000 | 6 | — | $3,826 | $4,385 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Don Warren Family Foundation is led by Marian D. Warren, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marian D. Warren
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Pederson
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jewel M. Pederson
Director & Treasurer
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 Don Warren Family Foundation
How much does The Don Warren Family Foundation give each year?
The Don Warren Family Foundation gave $12K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 10 grants.
What is The Don Warren Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Don Warren Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,553, and its average grant was $2,018, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Don Warren Family Foundation give grants?
The Don Warren Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (25%) and Nebraska (13%).
Does The Don Warren Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Don Warren Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Don Warren Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Don Warren Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Northern Colorado ($3,000), University of Nebraska Kearney ($1,600) and University of Missouri ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Don Warren Family Foundation?
The Don Warren Family Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is The Don Warren Family Foundation's EIN?
The Don Warren Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5109875. 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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