The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation
Historical FunderCanton, Ohio · EIN 34-1527256 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Jonathan Crawford |
|---|---|
| Address | c/o 200 Market Ave N Suite 210, Canton OH 44702 |
| Phone | 3304555281 |
| Form and materials | No specific form required. Information must include verification of applicants status under IRC 501c3. |
| Deadlines | They are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | See attachment. |
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
37% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts in Stark | Canton, OH | 2025 Campaign for the Arts | $13,200 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County | Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $12,000 |
| Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Inc | Naples, FL | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Moorings Park Foundation | Naples, FL | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant - 2025 Grande Lake Silent Auction | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Atlanta, GA | 2024-2025 - Restricted Grant - Texas Flood Relief Efforts | $10,000 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army of Canton | Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Westminster School | Simsbury, CT | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Heritage Christian School | Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - Copy Machine | $2,500 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc | Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - The Stevens Family Education Fund | $2,100 |
| Stark County Humane Society | Louisville, OH | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $2,000 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc | Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - The Stevens Family Education Fund | $2,000 |
| Cape Cod Foundation | South Yarmouth, MA | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant - In Honor of Hank Holden | $750 |
| Salvation Army of Canton | Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $500 |
| Aultman Foundation | Canton, OH | In Memory of Kirk Schuring | $500 |
| Aultman Foundation | Canton, OH | In Memory of J. Steven Renkert | $500 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | Restricted grant to the Precourt Healing Center | $500 |
| Westminster School | Simsbury, CT | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant | $500 |
| Stark County Humane Society | Louisville, OH | In Memory of Laura Woofter | $250 |
| Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Inc | Naples, FL | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - Heros Fund | $250 |
| Aultman Foundation | Canton, OH | Aultman Compassionate Care | $250 |
| Aultman Foundation | Canton, OH | Aultman Hospice - In Memory of Roger Walters | $250 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - Choir Fund | $250 |
| Stark Community Foundation | Canton, OH | In Memory of Mark Casper | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $127,400 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103173
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1527256
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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