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Ward Foundation is a private trust based in WELLSBORO, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Thomas M Owlett. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $132K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. 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 Foundation has made 134 grants totaling $817K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $174K and $238K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, which account for 38% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 32 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 134 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, VA, PA.
Ward Foundation has distributed a total of $817K across 134 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Ward Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ward Foundation is headquartered in WELLSBORO, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia A Ward-Mcguire | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Marjorie A Ward | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Kathryn A Ward-O'Malley | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Joseph P Ward | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Thomas M Owlett | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$309K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$4.1M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$238K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$192K
Distribution Amount
$196K
Total: $3.1M
Total Grants
134
Total Giving
$817K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health ClinicFurther relatedprograms | Gaithersburg, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Blossburg Area Swim AssocContruct newbathhouse | Blossburg, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital TrustFurther relatedprograms | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| LundFurther relatedprograms | Burlington, VT | $12K | 2023 |
| Healthcare Without WallsFurther relatedprograms | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Luke Mcguire Memorial ScholarshipScholarships | Williamsburg, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Harbor CampsFurther relatedprograms | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp Ta-Kum-TaFurther relatedprograms | South Hero, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Caring UnlimitedFurther relatedprograms | Sanford, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Cure Search For ChildrenFurther relatedprograms | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Lovin' Spoonfuls IncFurther relatedprograms | Newton, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Blossburg Memorial LibraryFurther relatedprograms | Blossburg, PA | $6K | 2023 |
| Sacopee Valley Health CenterFurther relatedprograms | Porter, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Hephzibah Childrens HomeFurther currentprograms | Oak Park, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Misericordia FoundationFurther relatedprograms | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Beyond HungerFurther relatedprograms | Oak Park, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| So Other'S Might Eat (Some)Further currentprograms | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Father John EnzlerFurther programsin the church | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Oak Park River Forest Infant WelfareFurther relatedprograms | Oak Park, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Barrett Township Fire DeptFurther relatedprograms | Cresco, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| N Va Community CollegeScholarships | Annandale, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Father Cyril GuiseFurther currentprograms | Holy Hill Hubertus, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Centro TepeyacFurther relatedprograms | Silver Springs, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Mercy ChurchFurther relatedprograms | Potomac, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Wider CircleFurther relatedprograms | Kensington, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Friendship PlaceFurther relatedprograms | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Serve & Return ChicagoFurther relatedprograms | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of WashingtonFurther relatedprograms | Hyattsville, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| St Matthew'S HouseFurther relatedprograms | Naples, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFurther relatedprograms | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| K9s For WarriorsFurther relatedprograms | Ponte Verda, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyFurther relatedprograms | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Blossburg Ambulance AssocFurther relatedprograms | Blossburg, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Camp One Step At A TimeFurther relatedprograms | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Camp Can Do 2014Further relatedprograms | Chalfont, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Camp Aranu'TiqFurther relatedprograms | Needham, MA | $10K | 2022 |
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