Warner Foundation

EIN 51-6522857 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in FL, NY, MN +10
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Warner Foundation based in IL paid 39 grants totaling $287.9K to 39 organizations across 13 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $30K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FUND INC, THE HILL SCHOOL, and MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,659,783
Giving (latest yr)
$287,919
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
39
States reached
13
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc$30,000
  • The Hill School$30,000
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Inc$26,000
  • Yale University$26,000
  • Boys and Girls Club of Martin County$25,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$89,000 · 12 grants
  • New York$61,500 · 6 grants
  • Minnesota$36,000 · 7 grants
  • Pennsylvania$35,000 · 2 grants
  • Connecticut$27,000 · 2 grants
  • Michigan$17,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (39)

Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc
New York, NY
General
$30,000
The Hill School
Pottstown, PA
General
$30,000
Yale University
New Haven, CT
General
$26,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Inc
NE Wyork, NY
General
$26,000
Boys and Girls Club of Martin County
Hobe Sound, FL
General
$25,000
Little Traverse Conservancy Inc
Harbor Springs, MI
General
$11,000
The Blake School
Hopkins, MN
General
$10,000
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc
Jupiter, FL
General
$10,000
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Stuart, FL
General
$10,000
Best Buddies International
Miami, FL
General Operating
$6,000
Mcclaren Northern Michigan
Petoskey, MI
General
$6,000
Jupiter Island Medical Clinic Inc
Hobe Sound, FL
General
$5,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Warner Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Warner Foundation reported 39 itemized grants totaling $287.9K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $30K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FUND INC, THE HILL SCHOOL, MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER INC, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Warner Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Warner Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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