The James R Warren Family
The James R Warren Family is a private foundation based in Mint Hill, North Carolina. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, children’s relief and development, health, and veterans’ services.
The James R Warren Family at a glance
In short: The James R Warren Family gave $11K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $762.571), top state North Carolina. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,676
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $763
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $201,406
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (24% 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 James R Warren Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3851 Marchers Trace Dr, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Phone: (843) 722-0785
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James R Warren Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coastal Community Foundation ($1K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported recipient-state shares were North Carolina (24%), the District of Columbia (12%), and Colorado, South Carolina, and Connecticut (10% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James R Warren Family open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $771; repeat grants $761. How we count
Medians: $771 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10K (2023) to $12K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $1,031 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $1,030 |
| Save the Children Federation Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $1,022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Congregation for Kids NC Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $789 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Founda Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundati Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $721 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | Unrestricted | $525 |
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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 | $201,406 | $15,222 | $14,891 | $10,676 | 14 | $10,676 | $12,777 | $11,561 |
| 2023 | $201,030 | $10,581 | $13,564 | $9,860 | 14 | $9,860 | $8,377 | $10,749 |
| 2022 | $204,531 | $10,529 | $15,023 | $11,378 | 22 | $11,378 | $8,234 | $11,030 |
| 2021 | $209,100 | $16,163 | $15,822 | $12,118 | 19 | $12,118 | $13,684 | $12,120 |
| 2020 | $208,503 | $5,880 | $14,280 | $10,670 | 19 | — | $3,608 | $10,702 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James R Warren Family reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include championing companion-animal wellbeing, as described by the Humane Society of Charlotte, and improving children’s lives through relief and development, as described by Save the Children Federation. The American Diabetes Association describes its mission as preventing and curing diabetes and improving the lives of people affected by diabetes. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $10,676 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $511 to $1,031, with a median of $750.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,031 to Coastal Community Foundation, $1,030 to Humane Society of Charlotte, $1,022 to Save the Children Federation, and $1,000 each to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Congregation for Kids NC. The filing lists these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James R Warren and Julia B Warren as directors.
The James R Warren Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia B. Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 James R Warren Family
How much does The James R Warren Family give each year?
The James R Warren Family gave $11K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 14 grants.
What is The James R Warren Family's typical grant size?
The James R Warren Family's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $763, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James R Warren Family that year got $771 on average.
Where does The James R Warren Family give grants?
The James R Warren Family's top state is North Carolina, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The James R Warren Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James R Warren Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James R Warren Family's largest grantees?
The James R Warren Family's largest 2024 grantees include Coastal Community Foundation ($1,031), Humane Society of Charlotte ($1,030) and Save the Children Federation ($1,022), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James R Warren Family?
The James R Warren Family reported $201K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The James R Warren Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James R Warren Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James R Warren Family's EIN?
The James R Warren Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0487512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The James R Warren Family 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.
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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