Hunter-Ward Foundation
Historical FunderWoodland Hills, California · EIN 95-4399227 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$494K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$734K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROSS WINN - WOLF RIFKIN SHAPIRO SCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 11400 W OLYMPIC BLVD 9TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90064 |
| Phone | 3104784100 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE CONTACT ROSS WINN AT ABOVE ADDRESS FOR GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, OFFICERS' CERTIFICATE, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Studios of Key West | Key West, FL | Assists the art community by providing workshops, courses and workspace for young artists. | $150,000 |
| Key West Literary Seminar | Key West, FL | Brings writers of note to key west to speak and share their writing experiences. | $100,000 |
| Atlantic Public Media | Woods Hole, MA | Non-Profit public radio. | $25,000 |
| The Stars of Tomorrow Project | New York, NY | Mentors and nurtures students in safe spaces, using the art of acting to help them develop into productive world citizens and tomorrow's… | $20,000 |
| Bahama Village Music Program | Key West, FL | Teaches music to underprivileged children. | $17,500 |
| Red Barn Theatre | Key West, FL | Local non profit theatre. | $15,000 |
| Terrence Mcnally New Works Inc | New York, NY | Committed to supporting bold new voices in the american theatre by providing financial and institutional support to early career… | $15,000 |
| A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc | Key West, FL | To improve outcomes for the juveniles and families we serve while protecting the public by reducing juvenile crime and dependency in… | $15,000 |
| Key West Botanical Gardens | Key West, FL | Non-Profit garden and forest. | $11,000 |
| The Woods Hole Community Hall | Woods Hole, MA | The woods hole community association was formed to buy the hall and return it to its original community purposes. | $10,000 |
| The Memory Project Production Inc | New York, NY | The memory project productions exhibits and workshops in poland documented the project's success. | $10,000 |
| Queer Keys Community Center | Key West, FL | To support, educate, empower, and celebrate the queer community in the florida keys | $10,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | Key West, FL | Provides college education for underprivileged children. | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Williams Theater | Key West, FL | To enrich and inspire the lives of the residents and vistors of key west. | $10,000 |
| Monroe Council of the Arts | Key West, FL | Helping students achieve their dreams of success. | $10,000 |
| Fringe Theatre of Key West | Key West, FL | Non-Profit local theatre. | $10,000 |
| Key West Wildlife Rescue Inc | Key West, FL | Provides food and rescue for injured wildlife. when they are healthy, they are returned to the wild. | $7,500 |
| Dance Key West | Key West, FL | Promoting the art of dance to the community. | $7,500 |
| Reef Relief | Key West, FL | Increases awareness of the value and importance of living coral reef systems. | $5,000 |
| Tropic Cinema | Key West, FL | Local non-profit theatre group. | $5,000 |
| Equality Florida | St Petersburg, FL | Organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender. | $5,000 |
| Mote Marine Research | Sarasota, FL | A marine research and aquarium facility. | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Williams Museum | Key West, FL | Focuses on production and distribution of films by women. | $5,000 |
| Key West Players | Key West, FL | Local non-profit theatre. | $4,500 |
| Save Our Pines | Key West, FL | To preserve and maintain the australian pine canopy at historic fort zachary taylor state park. | $4,500 |
| The Key West Community Sailing Center | Key West, FL | A mission to teach the general public and sailors of all ages the joys of sailing in a safe and fun environment. | $2,500 |
| Wlrn Public Radio in Miami | Miami, FL | The mission are intended to promote u.s. businesses overseas. | $2,000 |
| Florida Keys SPCA | Key West, FL | Provides protection and care for animals. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $494,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $577,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541919349101359
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4399227
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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