Ward Creek Foundation
Historical FunderLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 41-6031373 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,109 and $25,142.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE WARD CREEK FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 W PORTAL AVE UNIT 035, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94127 |
| Phone | 4153233448 |
| ENQUIRIES@WARDCREEKFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | GUIDELINES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | THE WARD CREEK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC, HEALTH, EDUCATION, PUBLIC-INFORMATION, JOURNALISTIC, CHARITABLE AND OTHER CIVIC INITIATIVES. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO: ENQUIRIES@WARDCREEKFOUNDATION.ORG. PROPOSALS FOR GRANTS ARE BY INVITATION, AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SOLELY IF REQUESTED BY FOUNDATION STAFF. |
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
100% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundation for AIDS Research | New York, NY | General purpose grant. | $104,180 |
| Reporters Without Borders Inc | Washington, DC | General purpose grant. | $60,326 |
| James W Foley Legacy Foundation | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose grant. | $50,066 |
| Center for Technology & Innovation Inc | Binghamton, NY | General purpose grant. | $49,156 |
| Common Good Ai Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose grant. | $30,263 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose grant. | $25,142 |
| Center for Creative Change | Washington, DC | General purpose grant. | $19,865 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom | Washington, DC | General purpose grant. | $10,084 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose grant. | $10,084 |
| University of California Sf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General purpose grant. | $10,084 |
| The National Press Club Journalism Institute Inc | Washington, DC | General purpose grant. | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Inc | Jupiter, FL | General purpose grant. | $9,941 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | General purpose grant. | $9,896 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General purpose grant. | $9,630 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott Extra Mile Education Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose grant. | $5,109 |
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | General purpose grant. | $5,109 |
| Overseas Press Club Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose grant. | $5,109 |
| Sacramento Loaves & Fishes | Sacramento, CA | General purpose grant. | $5,109 |
| Verge Center for the Arts | Sacramento, CA | General purpose grant. | $5,109 |
| The Int'l Center for Journalists Inc | Washington, DC | General purpose grant. | $5,000 |
| The Kennan Institute | Washington, DC | General purpose grant. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,262 | 21 |
| 2024 | $330,525 | 23 |
| 2023 | $242,033 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601049349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6031373
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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