Warm Foundation
Warm Foundation is a private foundation, based in Leavenworth, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $686K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $109K.
Warm Foundation at a glance
In short: Warm Foundation gave $79K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,500
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,214
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $686,005
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (75% 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 Warm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Okandogs ($33K). Together the top 7 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Warm Foundation gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of 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 $16K (2020) to $79K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Okandogs Cashmere, WA | General support | $32,500 |
| Leavenworth Seniors Council Leavenworth, WA | General support | $11,000 |
| Upper Valley MEND Leavenworth, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Round Valley Public Library Covelo, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Round Valley Lions Club Covelo, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| NCW Veterans Serving Veterans Wenatchee, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Bones Pet Rescue Covelo, CA | General support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $686,005 | $126,592 | $119,117 | $78,500 | 7 | $101,306 | $108,781 | $75,885 |
| 2023 | $678,530 | $130,099 | $102,583 | $68,500 | 6 | $85,200 | $114,716 | $68,722 |
| 2022 | $651,014 | $128,609 | $87,573 | $64,500 | 5 | $74,795 | $115,831 | $67,748 |
| 2021 | $609,978 | $20,157 | $60,799 | $44,000 | 5 | $49,644 | $9,002 | $75,953 |
| 2020 | $650,620 | $13,312 | $35,569 | $16,000 | 3 | — | $12,105 | $61,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Warm Foundation is led by Kim Tieken, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kim Tieken
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Veronica Hontou
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Wes Tieken
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Leslie Hontou
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $8K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Kim Tieken (Pres/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Warm Foundation
How much does Warm Foundation give each year?
Warm Foundation gave $79K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 6 grants.
What is Warm Foundation's typical grant size?
Warm Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,214, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Warm Foundation give grants?
Warm Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covelo, CA (3 grants) and Leavenworth, WA (2 grants).
Does Warm Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Warm Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Warm Foundation's largest grantees?
Warm Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Okandogs ($32,500), Leavenworth Seniors Council ($11,000) and Upper Valley MEND ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Warm Foundation?
Warm Foundation reported $686K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Warm Foundation's EIN?
Warm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0064293. 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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