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Ward Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PLANO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is William C Ward. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have grown from $5.3M in 2011 to $6.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Ward Family Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $248K and $551K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $551K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $130 to $110K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Massachusetts, Alaska, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$130
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ward Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MA, AK.
Ward Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 78 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $130 to $110K.
Ward Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ward Family Foundation is headquartered in PLANO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia R Ward | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan W Kinser | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine J Ward | VP/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$504K
Total Assets
$6.5M
Fair Market Value
$6.6M
Net Worth
$6.5M
Grants Paid
$262K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$937K
Distribution Amount
$297K
Total: $2.5M
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Shelton SchoolBUILDING FUND | Dallas, TX | $78K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $36K | 2023 |
| Woodall Rodgers Park FoundationGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Belton Education Enrichment FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS. | Belton, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical CenterGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Adaptive Training FoundationGENERAL | Carrollton, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Dallas Architecture ForumGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Center For Independence(Previously Jackson County Learning Center)GENERAL | Newport, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Dallas ArborteumGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Ellen Noel Art MuseumGENERAL | Odessa, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| North Texas Broadcasting IncGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas Foundation-Md AndersonGENERAL | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Folds Of HonorGENERAL | Owasso, OK | $4K | 2023 |
| Semper Fi & America'S FundGENERAL | Oceanside, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Jackson County Community TheatreGENERAL | Newport, AK | $3K | 2023 |
| Cornell Lab Of OrnithologyGENERAL | Ithaca, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Dallas Museum Of ArGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Dallas AcademyGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Israel Defense FoundationGENERAL | New York City, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Turtle Creek ConservancyGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Centers For Youth & Families IncGENERAL | Little Rock, AR | $500 | 2023 |
| Baylor Scott & White FoundationGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $300 | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Of BostonRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $95K | 2022 |
| Operations Warriors Heart FoundationGENERAL | Bandera, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Baylor Health Care SystemCANINE PROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Kershaw'S ChallengeGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Vets Veterans Exploring TGENERAL | Southlake, TX | $15K | 2022 |