The Ward Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlano, Texas · EIN 75-2514341 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$376K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$13.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
29% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Boston | Boston, MA | Research | $50,000 |
| June Shelton School | Dallas, TX | General | $40,000 |
| Dallas Architecture Forum | Dallas, TX | General | $35,000 |
| Bonsai Collection at the Japanese Garden | Arlington, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation Texas Hill Co | Kerville, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Vna Meals on Wheels | Dallas, TX | General | $24,000 |
| Belton Education Enrichment Foundation | Belton, TX | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Dallas Arborteum | Dallas, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Dallas Co Audubon Society | Dallas, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Vets - Veterans Exploring T | Southlake, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation | Dallas, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Jackson Co Hummane Society | Newport, AR | General | $15,000 |
| Alsacst Jude's Children Res | Memphis, TN | General | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington DC, WA | General | $10,000 |
| Operations Warriors Heart Foundation | Bandera, TX | General | $7,000 |
| Jackson County Community Theatre | Newport, AR | General | $2,500 |
| The Magic Yard Project | Palmer, AK | General | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Center for Independence(Previously Jackson County Learning Center) | Newport, AK | General | $2,000 |
| Baylor Health Care System | Dallas, TX | Canine program | $2,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | General | $2,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation-Md Anderson | Austin, TX | General | $2,000 |
| Turtle Creek Conservancy | Dallas, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Ellen Noel Art Museum | Odessa, TX | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $287,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $262,306 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601879349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2514341
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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