Ward Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMason, Ohio · EIN 31-1039467 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$23K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
38% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Programs and operations | $5,000 |
| Aye | Cincinnati, OH | Programs and operations | $5,000 |
| Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Program and operations. | $2,500 |
| LA Fire Fighters | Los Angeles, CA | Programs and operations | $2,500 |
| LA Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Programs and operations | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Arts Education | Covington, KY | Program and operations | $1,000 |
| Retts Syndrome Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Program and operations | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Programs and operations | $1,000 |
| Ews | Mason, OH | Programs and operations | $750 |
| Jack London Park | Glen Ellen, CA | Programs and operations | $500 |
| Jwc | Wyoming, OH | Program and operations | $500 |
| Casa | Columbus, OH | Programs and operations | $500 |
| Walk for Alzheimers | Cincinnati, OH | Programs and operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,250 | 13 |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $8,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641639349100814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1039467
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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