Private foundation · EIN 41-2113946 · Palm Desert, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Warnack Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $235K total, median $5,000. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$235K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Injured Marine Semper Fi FundwoundeOceanside, CASupport for Injured Returning Service Men and Women$25K
Support the Enlisted Project StepSan Diego, CAHelp Miltary and Vetran Service families$25K
The Painted TurtleSanta Monica, CAProvide Camp Activities for Children with Serious Health Issues$25K
Armed Services YMCATwentynine Palms, CASupport the Children of Serving Military$20K
K9's for WarriorsOrlando, FLProvide Trained Dogs for Vets$18K
St Johns Health Center FoundationSanta Monica, CACommunity Support for Health Services$10K
Angel ViewCathedral City, CAProvide Funds for School Grants$10K
Grace Resource CenterLancaster, CAProvide Funds to Help the Homeless in the Antelope Valley$10K
The Living Desert Zoo and GardensPalm Desert, CAProvide Funds to Preserve the Animals and Plants of the Desert$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZMission is to Identify, Educate, Train and Organize Students to Promote Freedom$10K
Chp 11-99 FoundationFullerton, CAEmergency Supportfor Families of Fallen CHP Officers$6,500
ALS Golden WestWoodland Hills, CASupport for Local Church$5,000
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationPalmdale, CACommunity Support for Conservation Measures$5,000
Animal Samaritans SPCA IncThousand Palms, CASupport for Those Who Aid The Terminally Ill$5,000
Loving All AmimalsPalm Desert, CASupport for Amimal Rights$5,000
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CAFund Support for Community Museum$5,000
The UsoWashington, DCFund Support for Troops Over Seas$5,000
Cod FoundationPalm Desert, CASupport for College of the Desert Students$5,000
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAProvide Funds for Children Illiness Research$5,000
Patriot Ferrdom ProjectAllenwood, NJProvide Fund to Assist the Homeless$5,000
The Brice Brenno FoundationRosemount, MNProvide Funds for Children Illiness Research$5,000
Blue Cancer ConnectLancaster, CAShow Empathy, Provide Encouragement and Offer Support Following a Diagnosis of Cancer$5,000
Operation Safe HouseRiverside, CAAnimal Sanctuary Rescuing AbandondedNeglected and Hospice Senior Dogs$5,000
Coachella Valley Rescue MissionIndio, CAFund Support For The homless In The Coachella Valley$3,000
Disabled Sports Eastern SierraMammoth Lakes, CASupport the Programs Supporting Assistance to Terminally Ill Children$1,000
Barbara Sinatra Children's CenterRancho Mirage, CAFund Support for Children's Organizations$1,000
Varnell Community Cemetery FundDalton, GAFund Support for Local Cemetary$500

By state: California 21 · Florida 1 · Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Warnack Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Desert, California, administered in care of A C Warnack, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Warnack Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Warnack Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $235K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Warnack Foundation give?

California (21 grants), Florida (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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