The Tom L Ward Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 20-3160317 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of a local church | $1,020,000 |
| White Fields Inc | Piedmont, OK | Support of the provision of safe housing to vulnerable families | $500,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Phoenix, AZ | Support medical research | $129,000 |
| Oklahoma Christian School | Edmond, OK | Support of christian education | $10,000 |
| Amayzing Impact - Wgjh Ministries | Oklahoma City, OK | Support life & relationship counseling services | $5,000 |
| Brumfield Cemetery | Seiling, OK | Cemetery maintenance | $1,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity | Oklahoma City, OK | Support the provision of affordable homes for hardworking families | $1,000 |
| Childrens Heart Foundation | Northbrook, IL | Support research for the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of congenital heart defects | $1,000 |
| Cjd Foundation | Akron, OK | Support families affected by creutzfeldt-jakob disease | $1,000 |
| International Reformed Baptist Seminary (Irbs) | Mansfield, TX | Support of seminary for theological training | $1,000 |
| Jarold Callahan Lasting Legacy | Yukon, OK | Support of internships & scholarships | $1,000 |
| Richmond Country Church | Mutual, OK | Support of a church | $1,000 |
| The Roc Youth Program | Oklahoma City, OK | Support youth by providing resources related to employment & education | $1,000 |
| Wings Special Needs Community | Edmond, OK | Support adults with developmental disabilities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,673,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,386,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3160317
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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