Private foundation · EIN 82-0483606 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Warde Foundation Inc

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: 17 grants paid, $220K total, median $7,000. 35% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$220K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in CA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chmc FoundationLos Angeles, CAFamily & child welfare services$50K
Lacer FoundationPalos Verdes Estates, CAFree after-school programs$25K
Eastwood Ranch FoundationAgoura Hills, CAAnimal rescue & adoption$25K
Mountain HumaneHailey, IDAnimal rescue & adoption$20K
The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm Desert, CAAnimal welfare & conservation$20K
Boarding for Breast CancerGardena, CACancer patient support$20K
New York Presbyterian FundNew York, NYCleft pallet treatment & care$10K
St James InnLos Angeles, CAHospital outpatient support$10K
Sun Valley Ski Education FoundationKetchum, IDWinter sports development & support$7,000
Huntsman CancerSalt Lake City, UTCancer research$5,000
Hospice & Palliative Care Wr ValleyKetchum, IDCancer patient care$5,000
Killebrew-Thompson MemorialHailey, IDLeukemia & cancer research$5,000
John a Moran Eye CenterSalt Lake City, UTEye care services$5,000
Boot Campaign IncDallas, TXUs veteran services & support$5,000
Genesis Women's ShelterDallas, TXWomen's shelter$3,000
St Luke's Wood River FoundationKetchum, IDHealth care support$2,500
Living With WolvesKetchum, IDWildlife research & support$2,500

By state: California 6 · Idaho 6 · Utah 2 · New York 1 · Texas 2

About this foundation

Warde Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Tom Warde, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Warde Foundation Inc 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 Warde Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $220K across 17 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Warde Foundation Inc give?

California (6 grants), Idaho (6 grants), Utah (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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