The Warmenhoven Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2007 and based in Cleveland, Ohio. It operates as the philanthropic vehicle of Dan Warmenhoven, his wife Charmaine, and their family. The foundation maintains a low profile and does not actively solicit unsolicited proposals, instead pre-selecting organizations for support based on board memberships and personal interests.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.8M
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
67
-1.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+18.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education (K-12 and higher education)
- Human services
- Health
- Youth development
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation's giving reflects the personal and professional interests of its founders. Charmaine Warmenhoven, a veteran educator with three decades of experience as a special education teacher and administrator, has shaped the foundation's focus on inclusive education and disability services. Dan Warmenhoven's background as a technology executive and former CEO of NetApp influences the foundation's strategic direction.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed approximately $1.2 million to $2.4 million annually in recent years.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $240,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation does not appear to accept unsolicited proposals. Networking and personal connections are identified as the most effective approach for potential grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- California (particularly the Bay Area)
- New York
- Maryland
Bay Area education groups receive significant support, reflecting the foundation's roots in Northern California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $41,782,471
- Total Giving: $2,435,000
- Total Revenues: $2,427,014
- Total Expenses: $2,651,306
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $42,000,000
- Total Revenues: $1,720,000
- Total Expenses: $2,280,000
Revenue Sources: Investment income and dividends ($1,366,646 in 2024) and net gains from sale of non-inventory assets ($1,060,368 in 2024) comprise the foundation's primary revenue streams.
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private foundation; tax-exempt since September 2007; EIN: 20-5834839
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,782,471 | $42,005,908 | $42,557,396 |
| Revenue | $2,427,014 | $1,723,915 | $3,468,345 |
| Expenses | $2,651,306 | $2,275,405 | $1,894,583 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,435,000 | $2,091,400 | $1,680,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,427,014 | $1,723,915 | $1,564,674 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,434,958 | $2,254,399 | $2,207,882 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders & Board:
- Dan Warmenhoven (founder, former CEO and executive chairman of NetApp; veteran of Hewlett Packard and IBM)
- Charmaine Warmenhoven (founder, veteran educator and special education specialist)
- Laura Warmenhoven (daughter, has worked as a teacher and with the Junior League of San Jose)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL WARMENHOVEN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHARMAINE WARMENHOVEN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| ERIC WARMENHOVEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA WARMENHOVEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized for its philanthropic contributions to education and community development in the Bay Area. Charmaine Warmenhoven has been a steady supporter of Inclusion Collaborative, a program housed at the Santa Clara County Office of Education focused on supporting parish-based programs that include people with disabilities.
ArtsEdConnect Home | Santa Clara County Office of EducationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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