Ward Foundation
Invitation OnlyWellsboro, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1877478 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$252K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
89% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Boston, MA | Further relatedprograms | $26,000 |
| Good Sports | Braintree, MA | Further relatedprograms | $26,000 |
| Jackson County Library Foundation | Medford, OR | Further relatedprograms | $15,000 |
| CureSearch L McGuire Legacy Fund | Baltimore, MD | Further relatedprograms | $13,000 |
| Ashland Community Food Bank | Asland, OR | Further relatedprograms | $10,793 |
| Luke McGuire Memorial Scholarship | Fairfax, VA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Luke McGuire Memorial Scholarship | West Layfayette, IN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Luke McGuire Memorial Scholarship | Blacksburg, VA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Camp Ta-Kum-Ta | South Hero, VT | Further relatedprograms | $10,000 |
| Camp One Step | Chicago, IL | Further related programs | $10,000 |
| Camp Can Do | Langhorne, PA | Further relatedprograms | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Casco, ME | Further relatedprograms | $10,000 |
| Caring Unlimited | Sanford, ME | Further relatedprograms | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Casco, ME | Further relatedprograms | $10,000 |
| Blossburg Memorial Library | Blossburg, PA | Further relatedprograms | $5,500 |
| Hephzibah Childrens Home | Oak Park, IL | Further currentprograms | $5,000 |
| Luke McGuire Memorial Scholarship | Richmond, VA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Luke McGuire Memorial Scholarship | Annadale, VA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | Further relatedprograms | $5,000 |
| Lovin Spoonful | Newton, MA | Further relatedprograms | $5,000 |
| Sacopee Valley Health Center | Porter, ME | Further relatedprograms | $5,000 |
| Serve & Return Chicago | Chicago, IL | Further relatedprograms | $4,000 |
| So Other's Might Eat (SOME) | Washington, DC | Further currentprograms | $3,500 |
| Wider Circle | Kensington, MD | Further relatedprograms | $3,500 |
| Barrett Township Fire Dept | Cresco, PA | Further relatedprograms | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Washington, DC | Further relatedprograms | $3,000 |
| Centro Tepeyac | Silver Springs, MD | Further relatedprograms | $2,500 |
| Mercy Health Clinic | Gaithersburg, MD | Further relatedprograms | $2,500 |
| Friendship Place | Washington, DC | Further relatedprograms | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Church | Potomac, MD | Further relatedprograms | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Bucket List Bash | Naples, FL | Further relatedprograms | $2,000 |
| Barrett Economic Development Corp | Mountainhonme, PA | Further relatedprograms | $2,000 |
| Beyond Hunger | Oak Park, IL | Further relatedprograms | $1,500 |
| Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare | Oak Park, IL | Further relatedprograms | $1,500 |
| Archdiocese of Washington | Hyattsville, MD | Further relatedprograms | $1,000 |
| St Matthew's House | Naples, FL | Further relatedprograms | $1,000 |
| Naples Zoo | Naples, FL | Further relatedprograms | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,293 | 37 |
| 2024 | $171,970 | 29 |
| 2023 | $238,451 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349103062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1877478
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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