The Warden Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 45-6668539 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$230K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Donor Advisor Fund - Warden Family Charitable Fund | $183,000 |
| The Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Researc | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Pledge | $25,000 |
| The Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Researc | Pittsburgh, PA | Chuck Noll Foundation Golf Outing Sponsor | $12,000 |
| The Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Researc | Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $3,144 |
| Adventures in Training With a Purpose | Wexford, PA | Curtain Call Auction Event | $3,000 |
| Adventures in Training With a Purpose | Wexford, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,143 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Athletics and Physical Education - Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Steelers Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,087 | 9 |
| 2023 | $235,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349100738
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6668539
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.