The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc
The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Mason, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.4M.
The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $2.4M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,409,260
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,409,260
- Median grant
- $2,409,260
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cincinnati State Foundation ($2.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1698% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $2.4M (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati State Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $2,409,260 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | $2,416,372 | $2,409,260 | 1 | $2,409,260 | — | $58,963 |
| 2025 | $2,416,372 | — | $2,500 | — | — | — | — | $119,027 |
| 2024 | $2,418,872 | — | $241,600 | $209,000 | 2 | $239,000 | — | $118,885 |
| 2023 | $2,660,472 | $2,582 | $136,600 | $134,000 | 3 | $134,000 | — | $128,457 |
| 2022 | $2,794,490 | $5,400 | $161,895 | $159,272 | 3 | $159,272 | — | $132,970 |
| 2021 | $2,950,985 | — | $44,965 | $29,000 | 3 | $29,000 | — | $134,528 |
| 2020 | $2,995,650 | $2,963,700 | $28,457 | $20,457 | 4 | — | $386,327 | $52,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc is led by Patti A Ellison, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patti A Ellison
Executive Director
Trustee → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Haltom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $0 (2026)
Bobbie Jean Ellison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luann Ellison
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patti Younkin (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Luann Ellison - Begin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy Perkins (2020) — Executive Director · Filing note: Until July 2020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Kathy Haltom (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc
How much does The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc give each year?
The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc?
The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Mason, OH.
Where does The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc operate?
The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Vermont.
How much is The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2276925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Elmer and Eunice Warnken Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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