Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports scholarship grants to students through schools and colleges; its 2025 filing describes eligibility for graduates of secondary schools in Maine.
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN at a glance
In short: Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN gave $195K across 30 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $195,104
- Grants made (2026)
- 30
- Average grant
- $6,503
- Median grant
- $7,600
- Total assets
- $529,115
- -26.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact Joal Savage for a scholarship application and submit it with the college’s financial aid package or a tax return, plus a transcript of grades. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applicants must be graduates of secondary schools in Maine. Special consideration is given to students in Aroostook and Washington counties pursuing careers in health care or teaching.
- Review Cycle
- June 15, as stated on the 2025 filing; this deadline has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- June 15, as stated on the 2025 filing; this deadline has passed for 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Joal Savage
Mailing address: PO Box 22042, Albany, NY 12201
Phone: (518) 257-9650
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Husson University ($13K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($87,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing specifies graduates of secondary schools in Maine as eligible, with special consideration for students in Aroostook and Washington counties pursuing careers in health care or teaching. In 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 1% to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN gives
- In 2026 it paid out 662% 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
In 2026 it made 30 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Husson University Bangor, ME | Scholarship | $13,034 |
| University of Maine at Orono Orono, ME | Scholarship | $11,534 |
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $87,600 |
| Calais High School Calais, ME | Scholarship | $7,602 |
| Woodland Jr Sr High School Baileyville, ME | Scholarship | $7,600 |
| Shead High School Eastport, ME | Scholarship | $7,600 |
| Southern Aroostook Community Schools Dyer Brook, ME | Scholarship | $7,600 |
| Ashland High School Ashland, ME | Scholarship | $7,600 |
| Narraguagus Jr Sr High School Harrington, ME | Scholarship | $7,600 |
| Washburn District High School Washburn, ME | Scholarship | $7,600 |
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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 | $529,115 | $36,213 | $221,751 | $195,104 | 30 | $199,037 | $22,235 | $30,045 |
| 2025 | $715,659 | $30,188 | $8,821 | — | — | $2,078 | $22,022 | $33,955 |
| 2024 | $694,302 | $26,713 | $17,289 | — | — | $2,885 | $21,172 | $30,139 |
| 2023 | $684,878 | $-7,587 | $19,279 | — | — | $1,788 | $5,204 | $28,938 |
| 2022 | $711,744 | $155,993 | $18,055 | — | — | $3,044 | $149,856 | $31,446 |
| 2021 | $573,808 | $61,787 | $12,553 | — | — | — | $55,909 | $29,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2026 — 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 available materials do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Husson University describes its mission as preparing students for professional careers through an education informed by the sciences and humanities. An individual recipient Community College’s foundation says it helps the college provide educational opportunities to the community. The University of Maine at an individual recipient describes scholarships for university students and grants to the university, while the an individual recipient Community College Foundation says it supports educational activities at the college.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $195,104. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,034, with a median of $7,600.
Its largest reported grants included $13,034 to Husson University, $11,534 to the University of Maine at Orono, $9,600 to an individual recipient Community College, and $7,602 to Calais High School. Several other Maine high schools received $7,600 each, including Woodland Jr Sr High School, an individual recipient High School, Shead High School, an individual recipient Community Schools, an individual recipient District Secondary School, an individual recipient High School, Ashland High School, and an individual recipient High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists KeyBank National Association as trustee.
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's only listed officer is Keybank National Association, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Keybank National Association
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to Keybank National Association (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN
How much does Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN give each year?
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN gave $195K across 30 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's typical grant size?
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's median grant in 2026 was $7,600, and its average grant was $6,503, across 30 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN give grants?
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN gives mostly in Maine: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (2 grants).
Does Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (30 grants).
Who are Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's largest grantees?
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's largest 2026 grantees include Husson University ($13,034), University of Maine at Orono ($11,534) and Calais High School ($7,602), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($87,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN?
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN reported $529K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN fund?
The available materials do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Husson University describes its mission as preparing students for professional careers through an education informed by the sciences and humanities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact Joal Savage for a scholarship application and submit it with the college’s financial aid package or a tax return, plus a transcript of grades. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's EIN?
Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6731724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Warman Scholarship Fund PFDN funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/warman-scholarship-fund-pfdn-morg_c25151834677439a841887376ea07f5e
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