Warner Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Warner Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $391,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$391,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $444,110 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $444,110 | 50 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $391,500 | 33 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Warner Fund Inc PO Box 1168 - 108 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (631) 725-0145 |
| What to submit | Letter of request - no particular format necessary |
What Warner Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $135,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $120,000 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $26,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $14,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Policy Studies | General support | $80,000 |
| Ny Law School | General support | $80,000 |
| Boston College | General support | $25,000 |
| International Ctr for Journalists | General support | $20,000 |
| Intl African American Museum | General support | $20,000 |
| Beau Biden Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| The Contemporary Art Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General support | $12,000 |
| Clinton Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| JFK Center for Performing Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | General support | $10,000 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Miami | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General support | $10,000 |
| Raleigh Little Theater | General support | $6,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | General support | $5,500 |
| Lrei | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| University of North Carolina | General support | $5,000 |
| Vassar College | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $4,000 |
| Individual | General support | $4,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| Ncsu Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Burning Coal Theater | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | General support | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Museum Art Fdn | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Step Up Ministry | General support | $2,000 |
| The Green Chair Project | General support | $2,000 |
| Urban Ministries | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis Steel
- Kitty Steel
- Patrick Steel
- Janine Steel Zane
- Brian Steel
Questions people ask
Does Warner Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Warner Fund Inc give?
$391,500 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Warner Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lewis Steel (Trustee), Kitty Steel (Trustee), Patrick Steel (Trustee) and Janine Steel Zane (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Warner Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.