Warner Foundation Inc
Warner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It supports programs that use American art to promote understanding of American history and encourage dialogue about controversial issues.
Warner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Warner Foundation Inc gave $291K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,600
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,060
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,500
- Total assets
- $10,165,875
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Warner Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and accepts applications by invitation only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2705 Battlement Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: (205) 534-0078
Website: https://warnerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thomas Cole National Historic Site ($54K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 36 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares by recipient state were New York (29%), Pennsylvania (15%), Alabama (14%), Virginia (14%), and South Carolina (14%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Warner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2024) to $409K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site Catskill, NY | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $54,400 |
| Jack Miller Center Bala Cynwyd, PA | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $45,000 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $40,000 |
| Greenville Co Museum of Art Greenville, SC | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $40,000 |
| Figge Art Museum Davenport, IA | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $31,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $30,000 |
| The Olana Partnership Hudson, NY | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $30,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $10,000 |
| The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University Ashland, OH | To Support Educational Programs for American Art History | $200 |
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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 | $10,165,875 | $614,690 | $558,549 | $290,600 | 10 | $488,862 | $545,003 | $518,751 |
| 2023 | $10,109,734 | $714,597 | $575,759 | $338,000 | 8 | $519,932 | $658,770 | $468,019 |
| 2022 | $9,970,896 | $464,415 | $625,405 | $409,419 | 5 | $558,962 | $397,972 | $513,779 |
| 2021 | $10,131,886 | $978,734 | $591,627 | $394,000 | 8 | $514,974 | $902,081 | $529,343 |
| 2020 | $9,466,479 | $314,665 | $517,828 | $321,460 | 5 | — | $258,369 | $529,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $519K for 2024 — 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 stated mission is to promote understanding of American history and its relevance to controversial issues through art exhibitions and programs that foster meaningful dialogue, tolerance, and hope. It says it sponsors history seminars, art exhibitions, and related programming to engage audiences and stimulate discussion.
Its 2024 grants supported educational programs for American art history at museums, educational organizations, and universities. Among the grantees, the Figge Art Museum says it promotes appreciation and creation of visual art through education, collections, conservation, and exhibitions. The Olana Partnership says it aims to inspire the public by preserving and interpreting Frederic Church’s artistic masterpiece. Leadership Institute says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media. The Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies, and Liberty University describes itself as a Christian academic community providing collegiate education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $290,600. Grants ranged from $200 to $54,400, with a median grant of $30,500. The stated purpose for each grant in the filing was to support educational programs for American art history.
The largest 2024 grants were $54,400 to Thomas Cole National Historic Site; $45,000 to Jack Miller Center; $40,000 each to Birmingham Museum of Art and Greenville County Museum of Art; and $31,000 to Figge Art Museum. Other grants were $30,000 each to Leadership Institute and The Olana Partnership, $10,000 each to Liberty University and The Heritage Foundation, and $200 to The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan G. Warner as chairman, Maura O’Shea as vice-chairman, Vaughan Morrissette as director, Jerry Phillips as treasurer, and Joyce Allen as secretary.
Warner Foundation Inc is led by Susan G. Warner, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan G. Warner
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vaughan Morrissette
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Phillips
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Allen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura O'Shea
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Warner Foundation Inc
How much does Warner Foundation Inc give each year?
Warner Foundation Inc gave $291K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $338K across 8 grants.
What is Warner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Warner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,500, and its average grant was $29,060, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Warner Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Warner Foundation Inc give grants?
Warner Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Alabama (14%).
Does Warner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Warner Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Educational Programs for American Art History" (10 grants).
Who are Warner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Warner Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Thomas Cole National Historic Site ($54,400), Jack Miller Center ($45,000) and Birmingham Museum of Art ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Warner Foundation Inc?
Warner Foundation Inc reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $489K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $519K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Warner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote understanding of American history and its relevance to controversial issues through art exhibitions and programs that foster meaningful dialogue, tolerance, and hope. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Warner Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and accepts applications by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Warner Foundation Inc's EIN?
Warner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3311211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Warner Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Warner Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/warner-foundation-inc-morg_66dc86f099914e14ae9b99435c6fb152
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