The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHagerstown, Maryland · EIN 88-3477810 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $21,809.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
65% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Animal League Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | Student scholarship | $27,824 |
| Stepping Stone Animal Society | Cumberland, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Student scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Illinios | Urbana, IL | Student scholarship | $25,000 |
| Wilson College | Chambersburg, PA | Student scholarships | $21,809 |
| Friends of Felines and Ferals | Keyser, WV | General | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Morgan | Berkeley Springs, WV | General | $20,000 |
| Whiskers Inc | Westernport, MD | General | $20,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Frederick | Frederick, MD | General | $20,000 |
| Hart for Animals Inc | Accident, MD | General | $17,000 |
| Cacapon Tnr Inc | Moorefield, WV | Spay/Neuter program | $16,000 |
| Wv Mountaincars Cat Rescue | Hedgesville, WV | General | $15,000 |
| Safe Shelter Inc | Flintstone, MD | General | $12,000 |
| Allegany County Animal Shelter | Cumberland, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Bedford County Humane Society | Bedford, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Blue Ridge Comm Tech College | Martinsburg, WV | Student scholarship | $5,000 |
| Aaron's Hope for Paws Inc | Flemington, WV | General | $5,000 |
| Penn Foster Career School | Scranton, PA | Student scholarship | $1,905 |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Student scholarship | $943 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $344,981 | 21 |
| 2024 | $179,924 | 13 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632549349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3477810
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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