How much funding does Warehime Operational Grant provide?

Warehime Operational Grant provides US $2,500 - US $50,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Warehime Operational Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Warehime Operational Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Warehime Operational Grant offered?

Warehime Operational Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Warehime Operational Grant

Airie Knipel Harry V and J William

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Operating Support Grants Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

US $2,500 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “William Warehime Foundation, grants range from $2,500 to $50,000 and can be applied for annually, with a minimum gap of 12 months between applications.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Warehime Operational Grant supports non-profits addressing basic human needs through operational expenses. Offered by the J. William Warehime Foundation, grants range from $2,500 to $50,000 and can be applied for annually, with a minimum gap of 12 months between applications. The foundation aims to further Mr. Warehime's legacy of civic commitment. Eligible organizations include 501(c)3 non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies, with funding capped at 10% of the organization's annual revenue.

Operational Grants
Operational grants are for non-profits servicing individuals with services that address basic human needs. Grants are available for operational expenses of charitable 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, educational bodies, and government agencies.
Operational grant applications can be resubmitted annually, but not in less than 12 months. Grants are available in designated amounts ranging from $2,500 to $50,000, but cannot exceed more than 10% of the requesting organization’s annual revenue.

What Airie Knipel Harry V and J William actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 93
Total given: $5.95M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $2,500–$1M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 98%, Maryland <1%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: York, PA; Hanover, PA; Lancaster, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
63% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

York County Rail Trail Authority · Seven Valleys, PA

Charitable

$1M
Susquehanna Heritage · Wrightsville, PA

Charitable

$600K
Community Connections for Children · York, PA

Charitable

$500K
Lancaster County Conservancy · Lancaster, PA

Charitable

$500K
Partnership for Economic Development of York County · York, PA

Charitable

$350K