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The John W Warner IV Foundation at a glance

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The John W Warner IV Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$210k
Granted FY2023
52
Grants FY2023
13
States reached
$10k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02Its granteesRead
03Its fieldRead
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01What it funds
0188% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2025.

Education$80kHuman Services$65kArts & Culture$44kHousing & Shelter$23kEnvironment$23kAnimals$17kPublic Safety & Disaster$17kReligion$15kOther$0
02FY2023 · 52 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 52 grants below total $190,163, the rows itemized in this filing. The $210,032 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $19,869 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.

By grant size · FY2023

  • Under $10k51 grants · $180k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $10k
$3,425
Median grant
13
States reached
$2.3M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Samaritan Ministries$10,000
The Planetary Society$6,169
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1860$6,169
Semper Fi Fund$3,425
African Wildlife Foundation$3,425
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center$3,425
College Foundation of the University of Virginia$3,425
Earthjustice$3,425
Fisher House Foundation, Inc.$3,425
Freedom House$3,425
Georgetown Ministry Center$3,425
Homes for our Troops$3,425
International Assoc of Firefighters$3,425
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America$3,425
Marine Corps University Foundation$3,425
02Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

74%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$270k · 36 repeat orgs$96k to everyone else

36 repeat relationships: 36 still active in FY2023, 0 since wound down; 16 grantees were first funded in FY2023 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

36
18

Total granted

$270k
$41k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+23%
+29%

Still filing today

61%
22%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2023, 71% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $55k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’21’23
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’21’23
Arts & CulturePhilanthropyHealthHuman ServicesEducationHousing & ShelterOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • THE COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
    2× · 2021–2023 · $53k · revenue +116%
  • TP
    THE PLANETARY SOCIETY
    2× · 2021–2023 · $8k · revenue +23%
  • NG
    National Gallery of Art
    2× · 2021–2023 · $6k · revenue +6%

Funded once

  • HA
    HOPITAL ALBERT SCHWITZER HAITI
    one grant, 2017 · $3k
  • HO
    House of Hope (House of War)
    one grant, 2021 · $2k
  • SK
    SEMPER K9 ASSISTANCE DOGSgraduated
    one grant, 2021 · $2k · revenue +770%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

03Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
United States Naval Institute

Provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.

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2
American Foreign Service Association

American foreign service association (afsa) is both the principal advocate for the long-term institutional wellbeing of the professional career foreign service and responsible for safeguarding the interest of afsa members. (continued on…

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3
Air & Space Forces Association

The air & space forces association (afa) is a nonprofit, independent, professional military, and aerospace education association. the association's mission is to promote dominant u.s. air and space forces as the foundation of a strong…

Education
4
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc

To provide at no cost legal assistance to veterans of the u.s. armed forces and current service members.

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5
Npr Foundation

The npr foundation ("foundation") is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of its sole supported organization, national public radio, inc. ("npr inc."). the foundation supports npr inc. through various activities such as…

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6
The Water Research Foundation

The purpose of the water research foundation (wrf) is a definitive research organization to advance the science of all things water to better meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. to engage exclusively in…

Environment
7
Worldwide Vets Incorporated

Our goal is to sustainably improve animal welfare, provide veterinary care, and improve veterinary education globally. in order to achieve this goal, we work in over 10 countries, across 5 continents, supporting local people and animals,…

Animals
8
Amvets (American Veterans)

Amvets is a veterans service organization whose members, having served or now serving in the u.s. armed forces, are united to uphold and defend the constitution of the united states; to safeguard the principles of freedom, liberty and…

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9
Us Naval Academy Foundation Inc

To support, promote, and advance the mission of the naval academy.

Education
10
Furman University

The primary mission of furman as a liberal arts institution is to provide a distinctive education in fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and the sciences, as well as selected professional disciplines.

Education
11
Environmental Investigation Agency

To establish and promote programs to protect the global climate, forests, wildlife and the natural environment, through research, advocacy, and investigation.

International
12
National Public Radio Inc

National public radio, inc. ("npr") works collaboratively with member public radio station licensees ("member stations") to create a more informed public, one that is challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of…

Arts & Culture
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Wounded Warrior Project Inc; the most unlike its peers is Monacan Nation Cultural Foundation Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
03the grantee network

35 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 35 of the 71 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
5
Early backer (in before they grew)
35/35
Grantees still filing
28/35
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Samaritan Ministries: $12,269 · OtherSamaritan MinistriesVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 1860: $8,438 · OtherRural Utah Project: $8,425 · OtherHoods To Woods Foundation, Inc: $8,425 · Other+47 more: $184,835 · Other+47 moreTHE COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: $53,425 · PhilanthropyTHE COLLEGE FOUNDATI…YELLOW RIBBON FUND INC: $5,694 · PhilanthropyYELLOW RIBBON FUND I…BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER: $5,694 · PhilanthropyBLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE …HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $2,269 · PhilanthropyTHE PLANETARY SOCIETY: $8,438 · Arts & CultureNational Gallery of Art: $5,694 · Arts & CultureAMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY: $5,694 · Arts & CulturePROJECT RECOVER INC: $3,425 · Arts & CultureMonacan Nation Cultural Foundation Inc: $3,425 · Arts & CultureWARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION INC: $5,694 · Human ServicesWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $5,694 · Human ServicesServe Our Willing Warriors: $5,694 · Human ServicesHOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC: $5,694 · Housing & ShelterNEW EVE MINISTRIES DBA NEW EVE MATERNITY HOME: $3,425 · Housing & ShelterWARRICK DUNN CHARITIES INC: $3,425 · Housing & ShelterPARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA: $5,694 · HealthSEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND: $3,425 · HealthSHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $2,269 · HealthTHE WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA: $5,694 · AnimalsAFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC: $5,694 · Animals
Other$222,392Philanthropy$67,082Arts & Culture$26,676Human Services$17,082Housing & Shelter$12,544Health$11,388Animals$11,388

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetTHE COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: $53,425 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetTHE PLANETARY SOCIETY: $8,438 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetNational Gallery of Art: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetPARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetARLINGTON SOCCER ASSOCIATION: $5,694 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetFISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetYELLOW RIBBON FUND INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetOSTERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.7% of budgetNAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetBLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER: $5,694 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetWARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetFREEDOM HOUSE: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA: $5,694 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetMARINE CORPS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetServe Our Willing Warriors: $5,694 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetAMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetHOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetEARTHJUSTICE: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL: $5,694 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetBLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK INC: $5,694 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetSEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND: $3,425 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNEW EVE MINISTRIES DBA NEW EVE MATERNITY HOME: $3,425 over 1y, 2.0% of budgetPROJECT RECOVER INC: $3,425 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMonacan Nation Cultural Foundation Inc: $3,425 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetLEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA: $3,425 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetGEORGETOWN MINISTRY CENTER: $3,425 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS: $3,425 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWARRICK DUNN CHARITIES INC: $3,425 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetHAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $2,269 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetALLEN-CHASE FOUNDATION DBA EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL: $2,269 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC: $2,269 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $2,269 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Ge Aerospace Foundati…The Bank of America C…Verizon FoundationJpmorgan Chase Founda…American Endowment Fo…National Philanthropi…American Online Givin…The Pfizer Foundation…Charities Aid Foundat…Morgan Stanley Global…Vanguard Charitable E…Donor Advised Charita…
Ge Aerospace FoundationCT12× affinity5 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Ge Aerospace Foundation · The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Verizon Foundation · Jpmorgan Chase Foundation · American Endowment Foundation · National Philanthropic Trust · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Charities Aid Foundation America · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.
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Find your warmest path to The John W Warner IV Foundation through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 71 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2023, released 2023. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

Possibly out of date. A more recent filing (FY2025) is on record and reports $244k of grant expense with no grantee named in the published copy. A private foundation itemizes every grant it makes, so a return carrying none has filed its list as an attachment that the public copy does not include. The figures above are therefore from FY2023, the most recent year this funder’s grantee list reached the public record.

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