Warrens Area Foundation
Warrens Area Foundation is a private foundation, based in Warrens, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $514.
Warrens Area Foundation at a glance
In short: Warrens Area Foundation gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $39,557
- +11.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,779
- +123.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $19,779
- Total assets
- $42,970
- -3.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Warrens Area Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Village of Warrens ($38K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Warrens Area Foundation gives
- Giving grew 7672% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $40K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Warrens Warrens, WI | Improvements to Village Building Signs | $38,057 |
| Warrens Lions Club Warrens, WI | Food Drive for the Families During the Holidays | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,970 | $38,577 | $40,116 | $39,557 | 2 | $514 | $2,364 |
| 2025 | $44,509 | $31,887 | $35,761 | $35,361 | 4 | $253 | $1,323 |
| 2024 | $48,383 | $51,650 | $12,705 | $11,644 | 4 | $79 | $1,339 |
| 2023 | $9,927 | $589 | $717 | $509 | 1 | $43 | $479 |
| 2022 | $10,704 | $199 | $634 | $500 | 1 | $92 | $509 |
| 2021 | $11,139 | $111 | $777 | $600 | 1 | $7 | $500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warrens Area Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Warrens Area Foundation is led by Greg Zingler, President since 2026 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Greg Zingler
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Moseley
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Selena Meacham
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Knoepker Brian
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Salzwedel
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maretta Bunde
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Pierce
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jenny Betthauser (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Lorry Erickson (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Riley Krultz (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Becky Hayes (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Potter (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Peggy Anderson (2021–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Warrens Area Foundation
How much does Warrens Area Foundation give each year?
Warrens Area Foundation gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
How large is Warrens Area Foundation?
Warrens Area Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $39K.
Where does Warrens Area Foundation operate?
Warrens Area Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Warrens Area Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Warrens Area Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Warrens Area Foundation's EIN?
Warrens Area Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6680078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Warrens Area Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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