Leo and Sydelle Ward Foundation
Historical FunderWoodland Hills, California · EIN 95-4296513 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LEO AND SYDELLE WARD FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 21031 VENTURA BLVD STE 600, WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364 |
| Phone | 8187138100 |
| Form and materials | ON LETTERHEAD OF ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Rotary Foundation | Calabasas, CA | Educational | $40,500 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights | Los Angeles, CA | Protecting the rights of impoverished, neglected, and abused children and youth | $30,000 |
| The Heart Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | Medical research | $24,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Stillpoint Family Services | West Hills, CA | Educational | $12,300 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hope the Mission | Van Nuys, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Van Nuys, CA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Optimist Youth Homes and Services | Woodland Hills, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Founda | Santa Paula, CA | Charirtable | $2,500 |
| Rotary International Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Woodland Hills | Woodland Hills, CA | Educational | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($88,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,300 | 22 |
| 2023 | $164,250 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543289349100514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4296513
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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