Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $221,798 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$221,798
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $122,872 the year before.
50% 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 | $104,350 | 12 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $122,872 | 18 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $221,798 | 28 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 12 | $121,465 |
| Virginia | 7 | $49,000 |
| California | 7 | $38,833 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 117 House | General fund | $50,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains | General fund | $32,965 |
| Barter Theatre | General fund | $30,000 |
| Steven G Mihaylo Big Bear High School Education Foundation | General fund | $16,333 |
| Family Promise of Bristol | General fund | $12,000 |
| Spokane Parks and Recrecation Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Africa Harvest of Hope | General fund | $6,500 |
| Birthplace of Country Music | General fund | $6,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Programs | $5,000 |
| Doves | General fund | $5,000 |
| Paramount Center for the Arts Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| United Way of Bristol Tn-Va | General fund | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Promise Alliance | General fund | $5,000 |
| Big Bear Theatre Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Lighthouse Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | General fund | $5,000 |
| Academy of Strings | General fund | $3,000 |
| Girls Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 | General fund | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Highlands Healthy Babies | General fund | $2,500 |
| Bristol Ballet | General fund | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mount Historical Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Adoption Project | General fund | $1,000 |
| Theater Bristol | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bristol Public Library Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Music for the Blind | General fund | $500 |
| A Light in Dark Places | General fund | $500 |
| Pi Day Party | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ty Warren
- Julann Warren
- Julia Delaney Warren
- Bo Emerson Warren
- McKinley Grace Warren
Questions people ask
Does Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation give?
$221,798 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ty Warren (Trustee), Julann Warren (Trustee), Julia Delaney Warren (Trustee) and Bo Emerson Warren (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.