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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4742413

The Diane Warren Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 55 grants and $698,090 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $698,090

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $6,206,964
  • Tax year 2023

    $650,092

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $6,938,959
  • Tax year 2022

    $361,198

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $6,735,981
  • Tax year 2021

    $496,100

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $6,090,924
  • Tax year 2020

    $388,500

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $3,216,744
  • Tax year 2019

    $589,850

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $3,213,959
  • Tax year 2018

    $743,860

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $3,453,409

Grants paid in 2024

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Advancing Law for AnimalsRedondo Beach, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $50,000
  2. Megan Had A Little LambSpringdale, WA

    None

    $50,000
  3. The Forgotten Dog FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $45,000
  4. Mercy for Animals FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $32,500
  5. Martha's Farm Animal SanctuaryEl Segundo, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $25,000
  6. Wild Is LifeEncino, CA

    None

    $25,000
  7. Saint Felix Cat RescueLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $25,000
  8. FixnationWoodland HLS, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $20,000
  9. Catalina Island Humane SocietyAvalon, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $20,000
  10. The Lange FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $20,000
  11. Stray Cat AllianceLos Angeles, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $20,000
  12. Meoowz ResqTustin, CA

    None

    $20,000
  13. Sante DfoundationLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $20,000
  14. Austin Pets AliveAustin, TX

    501(c)(3)

    $15,000
  15. Kitt CrusadersLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $15,000
  16. Kitty Devore Rescue NetworkSan Bernandino, CA

    None

    $15,000
  17. Saveadog Rescue OregonSudbury, MA

    None

    $15,000
  18. Animal Sheter ReliefSacramento, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $10,000
  19. Saving Grace LALos Angeles, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $10,000
  20. Operation Blankets of LoveGranada Hills, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $10,000
  21. Volunteers of the Burbank Animal ShelterEncino, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $10,000
  22. Donkeyland RescueRiverside, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $10,000
  23. Muttly CrewLake Forest, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $10,000
  24. Happy Tails Pet SanctuaryJacksonville, OR

    501(c)(3)

    $10,000
  25. Bluebonnet Human EquineCollege Station, TX

    None

    $10,000
  26. Cross My Paws Animal RescueAlbuquerque, NM

    None

    $10,000
  27. Buckingham CatsLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $10,000
  28. Kitten RescueLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $10,000
  29. Saugerties Animal WelfareSaugerties, NY

    None

    $10,000
  30. WesparkLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $10,000
  31. Chimp HeavenKeithville, LA

    None

    $10,000
  32. Feral PawsFresno, CA

    None

    $10,000
  33. Save A KittyCanyon Country, CA

    None

    $10,000
  34. Whiskers IncWesternport, MD

    None

    $10,000
  35. A Purposeful Rescue IncLos Angeles, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $8,000
  36. Bunny World FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $5,000
  37. Cats & CaninesLa Crescenta, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $5,000
  38. Save A Rescue IncWestlake VLG, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $5,000
  39. David Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $5,000
  40. Fur & Feather Animal SanctuaryChatsworth, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $5,000
  41. The Heart of IdaLong Beach, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $5,000
  42. Heaven on Earth Society for AnimalsN Hollywood, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $5,000
  43. One GenerationVan Nuys, CA

    None

    $5,000
  44. Bluelight CannieLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $5,000
  45. Snouts of SedonaHereford, AZ

    None

    $5,000
  46. Sunrise RescueOceanside, CA

    None

    $5,000
  47. Wilburs Hammie HavenNorco, CA

    None

    $5,000
  48. Buster's FriendsFort Worth, TX

    None

    $5,000
  49. Kitty BungalowsLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $5,000
  50. Loving FarmsPaso Robles, CA

    None

    $5,000
  51. Michigan HumaneDetroit, MI

    None

    $5,000
  52. St Martin's FamilySt Martinville, LA

    None

    $4,340
  53. The Onxy and Breezy FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    None

    $1,250
  54. Pets in Need Action LeagueCasa Grande, AZ

    501(c)(3)

    $1,000
  55. Valley Humane SocietyPleasanton, CA

    501(c)(3)

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals23 grants $270,00089% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $25,0008% of the total
  3. Education1 grant $10,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California41 grants $537,750
  2. Washington1 grant $50,000
  3. Texas3 grants $30,000
  4. Massachusetts1 grant $15,000
  5. Louisiana2 grants $14,340
  6. Maryland1 grant $10,000
  7. New Mexico1 grant $10,000
  8. New York1 grant $10,000
  9. Oregon1 grant $10,000
  10. Arizona2 grants $6,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Diane WarrenPRESIDENT, CFO, DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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