The Ac and Shaughne S Warnack Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Desert, California · EIN 41-2113946 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support the Enlisted Project STEP | San Diego, CA | Help Miltary and Vetran Service families | $25,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA | Twentynine Palms, CA | Support the Children of Serving Military | $20,000 |
| St Johns Health Center Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Community Support for Health Services | $10,000 |
| Grace Resource Center | Lancaster, CA | Provide Funds to Help the Homeless in the Antelope Valley | $10,000 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Emergency Supportfor Families of Fallen CHP Officers | $6,500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Palmdale, CA | Community Support for Conservation Measures | $5,000 |
| Animal Samaritans SPCA Inc | Thousand Palms, CA | Support for Those Who Aid The Terminally Ill | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Fund Support for Community Museum | $5,000 |
| COD Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Support for College of the Desert Students | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Provide Funds for Children Illiness Research | $5,000 |
| Patriot Ferrdom Project | Allenwood, NJ | Provide Fund to Assist the Homeless | $5,000 |
| The Brice Brenno Foundation | Rosemount, MN | Provide Funds for Children Illiness Research | $5,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | Indio, CA | Fund Support For The homless In The Coachella Valley | $3,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Fund Support for Children's Organizations | $1,000 |
| Varnell Community Cemetery Fund | Dalton, GA | Fund Support for Local Cemetary | $500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($123,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $215,735 | 24 |
| 2023 | $192,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641029349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2113946
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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