Judith & Edward Ward Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChardon, Ohio · EIN 34-1964471 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$45K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$924K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridon Congregational Church | Huntsburg, OH | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Otterbein College | Westerville, OH | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Cjd Foundation | Akron, OH | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Monastery of Poor Clares | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Crossroads Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Julie Billiart Schools | Lyndhurst, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Pegasus Farm | Hartville, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | Chardon, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St Anselm | Chesterland, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St Wendelin | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Womensafe Inc | Chardon, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Oh Society Sons of the American Revolution | Wapakoneta, OH | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Royal Family Kids' Camp | St Clairsville, OH | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $42,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349108252
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1964471
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.