Warren Foundation
H E & H R Warren Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1960, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$101K
-17.9% YoY
Grant Count
21
-38.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+32.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Nonprofit Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
- Reproductive Health
Grantmaking
The foundation made 34–36 grants in recent years, with total annual giving of approximately $122,000–$123,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,518,771
- Total Annual Giving: $123,000
- Total Revenues: $57,562
- Total Expenses: $229,710
- Investment Income and Dividends: $89,437
Staffing:
- Number of Employees: 0
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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
171 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Regions Hospital Foundation ($10,000), Sojourner Project ($5,000), Our Lady of Peace Home ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOJOURNER PROJECT HOPKINS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| OUR LADY OF PEACE HOME ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| DAKOTA WOODLANDS EAGAN, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSERY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| GREATER TWIN CITIES YOUTH -- ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $4,000 |
| REGIONS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| EMMA NORTON SERVICES ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| EAST SIDE LEARNING CENTER ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| LITERACY MINNESOTA ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John E King, Co-Trustee
- U.S. Bank N.A., Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEODORE J COLLINS | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $27,193 |
| JOHN E KING | CO0TRUSTEE | 1 | $27,193 |
| US BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $54,387 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Warren Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Reproductive Health
How do I apply for a grant from Warren Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $2,000–$8,000 • Median grant amount: $3,000–$4,000 • Grant type: General operating support **Recent Activity:** The foundation made 34–36 grants in recent years, with total annual giving of approximately $122,000–$123,000. **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Regions Hospital Foundation ($8,000) • Listening House ($5,000) • Emma Norton Services ($5,000) • Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery ($5,000) • Dakota Woodlands Inc. ($5,000) • Hope Academ…
Where does Warren Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Washington.
What size grants does Warren Foundation award?
In 2024, Warren Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $101K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Warren Foundation's EIN?
Warren Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6021348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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