Warde Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Warde Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$220,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was down from $355,722 the year before.
82% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,000 | 11 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $355,722 | 10 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 17 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Warde Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Warde Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $150,000 |
| Idaho | 6 | $42,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHMC Foundation | Family & child welfare services | $50,000 |
| Lacer Foundation | Free after-school programs | $25,000 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | Animal rescue & adoption | $25,000 |
| Mountain Humane | Animal rescue & adoption | $20,000 |
| The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens | Animal welfare & conservation | $20,000 |
| Boarding for Breast Cancer | Cancer patient support | $20,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | Cleft pallet treatment & care | $10,000 |
| St James Inn | Hospital outpatient support | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Winter sports development & support | $7,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer | Cancer research | $5,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care WR Valley | Cancer patient care | $5,000 |
| Killebrew-Thompson Memorial | Leukemia & cancer research | $5,000 |
| John A Moran Eye Center | Eye care services | $5,000 |
| Boot Campaign Inc | Us veteran services & support | $5,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Women's shelter | $3,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Health care support | $2,500 |
| Living With Wolves | Wildlife research & support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Warde
- Patricia Holley
- Thomas Warde
- Sandra Warde White
- Dakota Warde-Levie
Questions people ask
Does Warde Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Warde Foundation Inc give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Warde Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Warde (Director), Patricia Holley (Director), Thomas Warde (Director) and Sandra Warde White (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Warde Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and health.