Warten Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Warten Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $301,509. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$301,509
- Assets$35.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 49 | $22.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 42 | $35.8 million |
How to apply
Warten 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 Warten Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 32 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 1 | $225,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Slow Burn Theatre | Restricted grant toward costume and set design workshop rents and salaries, as well as an unrestricted donation for operating funds. | $301,509 |
| Island City Stage | Restricted grant for funding collaborative multi-theater production of "fat ham" | $250,000 |
| Lambda Legal | Operating donation for the support of lambda's unstoppable future campaign toward lgbtq+ legal defense efforts | $225,000 |
| Sage of South Florida | Unrestricted donation to enrich the lives of the lgbtq+ senior community | $210,000 |
| Arc Broward Inc | Restricted grant to fund redesign of the facility great room to better serve the developmentally disabled. | $200,000 |
| Plays of Wilton Inc | Restricted donation to fund pow in the park's productions of "sound of music and a funny thing happened on the way to the forum", as well as unrestricted funding of performing arts related operating expenses. | $170,000 |
| Sunserve | Unrestricted donation toward funding the staffing of sunserve's senior case management program, as well as their youth & family services program and substance use disorder program. | $125,000 |
| Arts United Inc | Grant toward funding performing arts related operating expenses | $58,750 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation | Restricted donation to the AIDS walk, specifically earmarked for the support of latinos salud and their programs. | $50,000 |
| South Florida Symphony Orchestra in | Unrestricted donation to support the symphony in the schools program | $45,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands Inc | Unrestricted operating donation to provide food, medical and financial assistance to the indigent | $40,000 |
| Stonewall Library Archives Inc | Donation to fund documentary chronicling broward county's lgbtq+ history, as well as for general operating funds to support the curation and exhibition of the lgbtq+ archive. | $40,000 |
| United Church of Christ | Unrestricted donation in support of the ruth ministry meal program, providing meals to the indigent. | $40,000 |
| The Pantry of Broward Inc | Unrestricted donation in support of feeding those in need in broward county. | $40,000 |
| Jewish Community Services of South | Restricted grant to be used for lambda living project | $25,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Unrestricted donation to support quality programming in south florida. | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted donation to support feeding victims of worldwide humanitarian crises. | $25,000 |
| Brevo Theatre | Restricted donation to support the production of "black nativity" | $25,000 |
| Veterinary Care Foundation | Restricted grant to the charitable account of veg ft lauderdale, to be used to cover the cost of emergency veterinary services for those otherwise unable to afford the cost. | $25,000 |
| The Pet Project for Pets Inc | Unrestricted donation to provide assistance to pet owners facing financial and health challenges. | $20,000 |
| Children's Inn at Nih | Unrestricted donation to provide residential services and a wide range of programs to children, teens, and young adults with rare and serious diseases being treated at nih. | $15,000 |
| Master Chorale of South Florida | Unrestricted performing arts related donation | $15,000 |
| Yvonneka Foundation | Unresticted donation in support of rescuing and rehabilitating the street dogs of vallarta | $15,000 |
| Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida | Unrestricted performing arts related donation | $10,000 |
| Broward House Inc | Unrestricted operating donation toward housing and rehabilitating people living with HIV. | $10,000 |
| Kids in Distress Inc | Unrestricted operating donation to prevent child abuse and treat children who have been abused and neglected | $10,000 |
| Equality Florida Institute Inc | Unrestricted donation toward the elimination of harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in florida. | $10,000 |
| Stonewall Pride | Unrestricted donation to co-sponsor the 2025 wilton manors stonewall pride parade and street festival. | $10,000 |
| LGBTQ Victory Institute | Unrestricted operating donation to support the fight for equal opportunities for members of the lgbtq community | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted operating donation to support the research of finding a cure for alzheimer's and dementia | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | Unrestricted donation in support of providing stability to at risk youth in the greater ft lauderdale area. | $10,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Unrestricted donation to provide legal support to communities in need. | $10,000 |
| Floatarama | Unrestricted donation in support of lgbtq+ youth organizations | $10,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Unrestricted donation in support of ending animal cruelty | $10,000 |
| Lambda South Recovery | Unrestricted donation in support of providing a safe space for addiction recovery for members of the lgbtq+ community. | $10,000 |
| New City Players | Unrestricted donation in support of the performing arts. | $10,000 |
| Truth Wins Out | Unrestricted donation to support liberty and democracy, and to protect the rights of lgbtq+ people and other minority groups | $10,000 |
| Chainless Change Inc | Unrestricted donation toward recovery, advocacy and support for people in south florida impacted by the criminal legal system. | $5,000 |
| Empire Stage | Unrestricted performing arts related donation | $5,000 |
| Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malforma | Unrestricted donation in support of finding a cure for those affected by cavernous malformation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifford J Cideko
- John S Hand
- Randolph H James
Questions people ask
Does Warten Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Warten Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Warten Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Clifford J Cideko (Ceo), John S Hand (Director) and Randolph H James (Secy/Treas).
What does Warten Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, seniors and health.