Private foundation · EIN 47-1959688 · Bonita Spgs, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Warner Charitable Trust

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: 7 grants paid, $175K total, median $5,206. 43% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$175K
Median grant
$5,206
Stays in FL
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Artis NaplesNaples, FLGeneral operations$100K
Culver Educational FoundationCulver, INScholarships$50K
Youth Build of Lake CountyNorth Chicago, ILGeneral operations$9,987
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood CancerBala Cynwyd, PAGeneral operations$5,206
Evans Scholarship FoundationGolf, ILScholarships$5,206
Literacy CouncilBonita Springs, FLGeneral operations$3,000
Shadow Wood Charitable FoundationBonita Springs, FLGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Florida 3 · Indiana 1 · Illinois 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Warner Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Bonita Spgs, Florida, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Warner Charitable Trust 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 Warner Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $175K across 7 grants, a median of $5,206.

Where does Warner Charitable Trust give?

Florida (3 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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