The Joseph Leroy and Ann C Warner Fund Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 11-3426508 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH MADONIA |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 9TH, FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10013 |
| Phone | 6467518795 |
| JFERDINAND@WARNERFUND.ORG | |
| Form and materials | PLEASE VISIT WWW.WARNERFUND.ORG FOR COMPLETE GRANT DETAILS. REQUESTS FOR GRANTS CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE. APPLICANTS ARE TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF A GRANT PROPOSAL. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. |
| Restrictions | THROUGH GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS, THE JOSEPH LEROY AND ANN C. WARNER FUND INC. SEEKS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS DESIGNED IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE WARNER FUND GIVES PREFERENCE TO INNOVATIVE PROJECTS WITH MEASURABLE RESULTS AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF REPLICATION. THE WARNER FUND PRIMARILY MAKES GRANTS IN AMOUNTS BETWEEN $2,500 AND $75,000, AND MAY BE PROJECT OR GENERAL SUPPORT GRANTS. THE WARNER FUND IS INTERESTED IN NEW PROJECTS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS ISSUES, WITHIN THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE WARNER FUND, FOR WHICH GOVERNMENT SOURCES OF SUPPORT MAY BE UNAVAILABLE. FUNDING WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER A COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN WITH A TIMELINE OF EVENTS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allaire Community Farm | Wall Township, NJ | Program support | $150,000 |
| The Viscardi Center Inc | Albertson, NY | Program support | $75,000 |
| City Living | New York, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Spence-Chapin Services to Family and Children | New York, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| A Better College Point Civic Association | College Point, NY | Program support | $40,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Brooklyn, NY | Program support | $40,000 |
| New Jersey Youth Camps | Fairfield, NJ | Program support | $30,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | Program support | $30,000 |
| At the Table Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Felix Organization | Locust Valley, NY | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Stuttering Association for the Young Say | New York, NY | Program support | $20,000 |
| Best Buddies | New York, NY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Connections Mentoring Inc | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson | Tarrytown, NY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Youth Communication New York Center Inc | New York, NY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Making Books Sing - NYC Children's Theater | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ext Family Solutions | Somers, NY | Program support | $8,000 |
| College of Staten Isla | Staten Island, NY | Scholarship | $6,912 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($27,871). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $647,783 | 21 |
| 2023 | $560,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3426508
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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