Ward Beecher Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 34-6516441 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID SABINE CO HUNTINGTON NATL B |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 FEDERAL PLAZA, YOUNGSTOWN OH 44503 |
| Phone | 3307427021 |
| DAVE.SABINE@HUNTINGTON.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION STATING PURPOSE OF REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS |
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
88% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Wow | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating | $40,000 |
| Groundwork Fund - Amalgamated Fdn | Washington, DC | General operating | $40,000 |
| Turnout Activism Inc | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Voter Protection Corps Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | General operating | $40,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating | $25,000 |
| We Are Down Home | Greensboro, NC | General operating | $20,000 |
| The English Center | Oakland, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $225,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621009349100137
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6516441
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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