The Diane Warren Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4742413 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$698K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advancing Law for Animals | Redondo Beach, CA | 501(c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Megan Had a Little Lamb | Springdale, WA | None | $50,000 |
| The Forgotten Dog Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | 501(c)(3) | $45,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $32,500 |
| Martha's Farm Animal Sanctuary | El Segundo, CA | 501(c)(3) | $25,000 |
| Wild Is Life | Encino, CA | None | $25,000 |
| Saint Felix Cat Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | None | $25,000 |
| Fixnation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| Catalina Island Humane Society | Avalon, CA | 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| The Lange Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| Meoowz Resq | Tustin, CA | None | $20,000 |
| Sante Dfoundation | Los Angeles, CA | None | $20,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | 501(c)(3) | $15,000 |
| Kitt Crusaders | Los Angeles, CA | None | $15,000 |
| Kitty Devore Rescue Network | San Bernandino, CA | None | $15,000 |
| Saveadog Rescue Oregon | Sudbury, MA | None | $15,000 |
| Animal Sheter Relief | Sacramento, CA | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Saving Grace LA | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Operation Blankets of Love | Granada Hills, CA | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter | Encino, CA | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Donkeyland Rescue | Riverside, CA | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Muttly Crew | Lake Forest, CA | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary | Jacksonville, OR | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Bluebonnet Human Equine | College Station, TX | None | $10,000 |
| Cross My Paws Animal Rescue | Albuquerque, NM | None | $10,000 |
| Buckingham Cats | Los Angeles, CA | None | $10,000 |
| Kitten Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | None | $10,000 |
| Saugerties Animal Welfare | Saugerties, NY | None | $10,000 |
| Wespark | Los Angeles, CA | None | $10,000 |
| Chimp Heaven | Keithville, LA | None | $10,000 |
| Feral Paws | Fresno, CA | None | $10,000 |
| Save a Kitty | Santa Clarita, CA | None | $10,000 |
| Whiskers Inc | Westernport, MD | None | $10,000 |
| A Purposeful Rescue Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $8,000 |
| Bunny World Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Cats & Canines | LA Crescenta, CA | 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Save a Rescue Inc | Westlake Village, CA | 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Fur & Feather Animal Sanctuary | Chatsworth, CA | 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| The Heart of Ida | Long Beach, CA | 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Heaven on Earth Society for Animals | North Hollywood, CA | 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| One Generation | Van Nuys, CA | None | $5,000 |
| Bluelight Cannie | Los Angeles, CA | None | $5,000 |
| Snouts of Sedona | Sedona, AZ | None | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Rescue | Oceanside, CA | None | $5,000 |
| Wilburs Hammie Haven | Norco, CA | None | $5,000 |
| Buster's Friends | Forth Worth, TX | None | $5,000 |
| Kitty Bungalows | Los Angeles, CA | None | $5,000 |
| Loving Farms | Paso Robles, CA | None | $5,000 |
| Michigan Humane | Detroit, MI | None | $5,000 |
| St Martin's Family | St Martinville, LA | None | $4,340 |
| The Onxy and Breezy Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | None | $1,250 |
| Pets in Need Action League | Casa Grande, AZ | 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Valley Humane Society | Pleasanton, CA | 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $698,090 | 55 |
| 2023 | $650,092 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103753
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4742413
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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