The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family is a private foundation based in Gainesville, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 42 grants totaling $101,171 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and several other states.
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family at a glance
In short: The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family gave $101K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,171
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,409
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $732,991
- +13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (7 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family
- 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: 502 Nw 16Th Ave 1, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 377-3030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of FL Performing Arts ($35K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 199 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 15% to Massachusetts, and 3% each to New York, Washington, D.C., and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 42 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $614; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 317% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $52K (2020) to $175K (2021). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of FL Performing Arts Gainesville, FL | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $35,000 |
| MIT Cambridge, MA | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $14,832 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Center of Gainesville Gainesville, FL | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $10,000 |
| Congregation Schaari Zedek Tampa, FL | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $6,940 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel Gainesville, FL | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $4,948 |
| Jewish Council of N Central FLA Gainesville, FL | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $4,751 |
| Dance Alive Gainesville, FL | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $4,000 |
| F'dation for West Hartford Public Schools West Hartford, CT | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $2,500 |
| Hillel at the Univ of Florida Gainesville, FL | Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $1,800 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum St Petersburg, FL | Support Charitbale Mission of Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $732,991 | $80,656 | $106,820 | $101,171 | 42 | $102,133 | $57,848 | $32,225 |
| 2024 | $645,653 | $23,311 | $109,333 | $104,302 | 41 | $105,275 | $18,635 | $31,335 |
| 2023 | $621,374 | $105,321 | $92,165 | $88,666 | 39 | $89,541 | $6,998 | $26,215 |
| 2022 | $510,636 | $393,201 | $143,053 | $141,166 | 36 | $141,564 | $4,199 | $25,536 |
| 2021 | $292,851 | $450,009 | $175,622 | $174,936 | 41 | $175,309 | — | $8,150 |
| 2020 | $18,464 | $50,013 | $52,743 | $52,082 | 36 | — | — | $977 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family reported a distributable amount of $32K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, Jewish organizations, and organizations working in areas such as international development, civil rights, veterans’ services, and health. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, Dance Alive describes its mission as sustaining a professional ballet company and advancing artistic creativity, performance, education, and community leadership. Sustainable Cambodia says it works to empower rural Cambodian villages to coordinate their own development. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $101,171. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median grant of $300. Among the largest grants were $35,000 to the University of Florida Performing Arts, $14,832 to MIT, $10,000 to Chabad Lubavitch Center of Gainesville, and $6,940 to Congregation Schaari Zedek. Other listed grants included $4,000 to Dance Alive and $1,500 each to the Florida Holocaust Museum, Gainesville Symphony Orchestra, and Planned Parenthood.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael E. Warren as president and trustee; Phyllis P. Warren as vice president and trustee; Matthew S. Warren and Andrew H. Warren as trustees; Jeremy B. Warren as treasurer and trustee; and Stacey M. Warren as secretary and trustee.
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family is led by Michael E. Warren, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael E. Warren
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew H. Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy B. Warren
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew S. Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis P. Warren
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey M. Warren
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family
How much does The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family give each year?
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family gave $101K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 41 grants.
What is The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family's typical grant size?
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $2,409, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family that year got $614 on average.
Where does The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family give grants?
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, FL (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charitable Mission of Organization" (41 grants).
Who are The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family's largest grantees?
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of FL Performing Arts ($35,000), MIT ($14,832) and Chabad Lubavitch Center of Gainesville ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family?
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family reported $733K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, Jewish organizations, and organizations working in areas such as international development, civil rights, veterans’ services, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family?
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 Michael and Phyllis Warren Family's EIN?
The Michael and Phyllis Warren Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4023568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Michael and Phyllis 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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