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The Ward Foundation is a private trust based in HILTON HEAD, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Wachovia Bank Na. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. sPanelOnPrivateMA":"false","specs. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. According to available records, The Ward Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $572K, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $171K in 2020 to $401K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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sPanelOnPrivateMA":"false","specs. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, GA, FL.
The Ward Foundation has distributed a total of $572K across 63 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K.
The Ward Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ward Foundation is headquartered in HILTON HEAD, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Ward | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$248K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
$4.6M
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
$204K
Contributions
$500
Net Investment Income
$175K
Distribution Amount
$215K
Total: $3.6M
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$572K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S Center Of Hilton Head (The)SUMMER FUN & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | Hilton Head, SC | $36K | 2022 |
| Children'S Healthcare Of AtlantaCHILD LIFE SPECIALIST PROGRAM | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Kipp Metro AtlantaKIPP FORWARD PROGRAM | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Volunteers In Medicine ClinicNEW DISEASE SCREEENING PROGRAM | Hilton Head Island, SC | $18K | 2022 |
| Deep Well Project Hilton HeadSCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM | Hilton Head Island, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Memory MattersDEMENTIA SPECIALIST & SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES | Hilton Head, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Crosby ScholarsJOE NEELY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Winstonsalem, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Brenner Childrens Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterWARD FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND | Winstonsalem, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The LowcountryJACK WARD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Hilton Head, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida"TRIPLE PLAY" | Jacksonville, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Hilton Head HerosHILTON HEAD HERO HOUSE | Hilton Head, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Honduran Agalta Valley Education Foundation (Have)HOPE SCHOOL NETWORK | Atlanta, GA | $8K | 2022 |
| Artsbridge Foundation2022 PROGRAMS FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Kipp Jacksonville SchoolsSUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Jacksonville, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation IncFINANCIAL GAME PLAN PROGRAM | Jacksonville, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Low Country2022 CAMPAIGN | Beaufort, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| Carter CenterTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hunger & Homeless Coalition Of Hilton HeadFRESH PRODUCE PROJECT | Hilton Head, SC | $4K | 2022 |
| Pace Center For Girls IncACADEMIC & COUNSELING DAY PROGRAM | Jacksonville, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Malivai Washington Youth FoundationMYWF MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM | Jacksonville, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Northeast FloridaWOMENS GIVING ALLIANCE | Jacksonville, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Hilton HeadHEALTHY MEALS PROGRAM | Hilton Head, SC | $10K | 2020 |
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