Clifton and Clara Ward Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 58-1917676 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan College Clara Ward School of Nursing | Dayton, TN | Endowment for the clara ward school of nursing | $799,061 |
| Community Foundation of Fox River Valley | Aurora, IL | Opearting fund | $200,000 |
| The Generosity Trust | Chattanooga, TN | Operating fund | $135,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Geneva, IL | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| Williamsburg Community Chapel | Williamsburg, VA | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | Opearting fund | $75,000 |
| Haggai Institute for Advanced Leadership Training | Atlanta, GA | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Ankerberg Theological Research Institute | Chattanooga, TN | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Bethel Bible Village | Hixson, TN | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Bible in the Schools | Chattanooga, TN | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Teaching to Teach | Hixon, TN | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Ideals Foundation | Lawrenceville, GA | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Life Action Ministries | Buchanan, MI | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| National Center for Youth Issues | Chattanooga, TN | Operating fund | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,634,061 | 15 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349101411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1917676
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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