Warten Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in Florida in 2005 and based in Boca Raton, FL. The foundation operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.7M
+85.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+65.7% YoY
Grant Count
42
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+93.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Performing arts (unrestricted)
- Religious organizations (unrestricted)
- Human services
- LGBTQ+ civil rights and advocacy
- Arts and culture initiatives
- Nonprofit capacity building and operating support
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Florida
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
With particular emphasis on South Florida-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $19.8 million
- Total Revenue: $3.01 million
- Total Expenses: $1.65 million
- Total Liabilities: $2,300
Alternative Asset Reporting:
- Total Assets reported as $36.7 million (from alternative source)
- Total Giving: $2.15 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,712,592 | $19,835,820 | $18,474,601 |
| Revenue | $15,318,290 | $3,007,788 | $113,681 |
| Expenses | $2,611,027 | $1,648,019 | $1,276,958 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,341,853 | $1,458,215 | $1,109,428 |
| Net Investment Income | $959,659 | $817,984 | $346,391 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,708,468 | $1,046,853 | $960,280 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
168 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
- Clifford J Cideko – Chief Executive Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD J CIDEKO | CEO | 10 | $88,750 |
| JOHN S HAND | Director | 10 | $50,000 |
| RANDOLPH H JAMES | Secy/Treas | 10 | $88,750 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in 2024, with notable support for South Florida's arts and LGBTQ+ communities. In partnership with The Our Fund Foundation, Warten Foundation provided funding that enabled the distribution of $300,000 in arts and culture grants to 16 South Florida LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations and projects, with individual grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.
Dive Into Summer with South Florida PBS' June Line UpThe foundation also supported a major collaborative theatrical production, providing $250,000 toward the South Florida staging of "Fat Ham," a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, in partnership with Island City Stage, Gablestage, and Brévo Theatre.
Island City Stage, Gablestage, and Br\xE9vo Theatre Receive $250,000 Warten\Contact Information
- Address: 6751 N Federal Hwy Ste 100, Boca Raton, FL 33487-1647
- Phone: 561-338-0028
- EIN: 20-1897544
Subject 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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