The Warren Foundation can act favorably on a small number of the more than three hundred grant requests received each year. Many proposals must be declined even though they are appropriate to the Warren Foundation's areas of interest and appear to be of merit.

Proposals are evaluated on:

• the importance of the project
• its relevance to the Warren Foundation's areas of interest
• significance of the project's expected results
• sponsor's commitment to the sustainability of successful programs after the Warren Foundation's support ceases.

Grants are made only to tax-exempt institutions or agencies; no grants are made directly to individuals.

The Warren Foundation is interested in its resources being used for programs that work to empower beneficiaries, not just serve them. The resources are available to organizations that serve the public without discrimination of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, martial status, or national origin. It is supportive of organizations that are constituency-controlled and have an impact on the future wellbeing of the community. The Warren Foundation funds a variety of programs and services whose relevancy and value have been identified by the community and work with other community members to create broad-based solutions to common issues.

Grants are awarded for a one-year period. The Warren Foundation will not consider multi-year funding. A contribution in any one year does not establish a precedent for future giving. There are no automatic renewals of support given in any one year. Past recipients should submit requests following the normal application procedure. Recipients may not use the grant funds for purposes other than stated in the grant application.

Proportionately significant financial assistance will be given in relatively few areas of need as opposed to relatively minor assistance in a great many areas.

The Warren Foundation values working with new and emerging groups as well as established organizations.