Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation
The Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bristol, Tennessee. In 2025, it reported 28 grants totaling $221,798 to charitable organizations, including organizations serving children and families, arts and culture, education, and farming and conservation.
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation gave $222K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Tennessee. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $221,798
- +80.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,921
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,275,781
- +52.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (13 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (55% 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 Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 460 Gentry Lane, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (562) 335-9339
Website: HTTPS://TYANDJULANNWARRENFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Isaiah 117 House ($50K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 82 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: Tennessee, 55%; Virginia, 22%; California, 18%; Washington, 5%; and Massachusetts, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 28 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $222K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TN | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains Kingsport, TN | General Fund | $32,965 |
| Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Steven G Mihaylo Big Bear High School Education Foundation Big Bear Lake, CA | General Fund | $16,333 |
| Family Promise of Bristol Bristol, TN | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Spokane Parks and Recrecation Fund Spokane, WA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Africa Harvest of Hope Redlands, CA | General Fund | $6,500 |
| Birthplace of Country Music Bristol, VA | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development Duffield, VA | Programs | $5,000 |
| Doves Big Bear Lake, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,275,781 | $1,848,222 | $241,910 | $221,798 | 28 | $222,517 | $230,585 | $151,189 |
| 2024 | $2,806,150 | $351,473 | $141,123 | $122,872 | 18 | $122,872 | $335,142 | $141,730 |
| 2023 | $2,595,800 | $56,090 | $179,690 | $104,350 | 12 | $104,350 | $55,030 | $134,417 |
| 2022 | $2,720,845 | $152,677 | $132,335 | $105,958 | 15 | $109,144 | $33,334 | $137,378 |
| 2021 | $2,699,058 | $1,657,434 | $58,735 | $28,333 | 9 | $45,890 | $144,589 | $31,622 |
| 2020 | $1,099,092 | $512,351 | $91,294 | $44,154 | 11 | — | $7,033 | $47,525 |
| 2019 | $662,950 | $402,795 | $41,786 | $30,172 | 12 | — | $23,102 | $22,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K 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
The foundation’s 2025 filing does not state a mission. Its reported grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, ISAIAH 117 HOUSE says it provides physical and emotional support in a safe, loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. Family Promise of Bristol says it helps families and low-income individuals experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence. Symphony of the Mountains describes its mission as providing musical entertainment and education while enriching cultural experiences in the region.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes providing books to rural and underprivileged children (Appalachian Literacy Initiative), bringing together resources for regional community needs (United Way of Bristol TN-VA), and educating residents and farmers about organic farming and forestry conservation (Appalachian Sustainable Development). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $221,798. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grants included:
Other reported grants included $6,500 to AFRICA HARVEST OF HOPE; $6,000 to BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC; and $5,000 each to APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, DOVES, PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION, and UNITED WAY OF BRISTOL TN-VA. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general fund, except for Appalachian Sustainable Development, which was listed for programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: Ty Warren, Julann Warren, Julia Delaney Warren, Bo Emerson Warren, and McKinley Grace Warren.
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julann Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Delaney Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bo Emerson Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McKinley Grace Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation
How much does Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation give each year?
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation gave $222K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 18 grants.
What is Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,921, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation give grants?
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, TN (7 grants), Bristol, VA (5 grants) and Big Bear Lake, CA (4 grants).
Does Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Isaiah 117 House ($50,000), Symphony of the Mountains ($32,965) and Barter Theatre ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation?
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing does not state a mission. Its reported grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, ISAIAH 117 HOUSE says it provides physical and emotional support in a safe, loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's EIN?
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6473618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ty & Julann Warren Family 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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