Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation
Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $939K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $51K.
Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $938,866
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Advancing clinician and health system preparedness for the impact of wildfires, evacuations, and extreme weather on pediatric patient and family psychosocial well-being | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $938,866 | $66,885 | $65,893 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $50,992 |
| 2023 | $891,202 | $28,552 | $64,054 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $14,498 |
| 2022 | $973,033 | $-97,223 | $29,981 | $18,781 | 1 | $18,781 | $11,307 |
| 2021 | $1,100,237 | $10,651 | $5,414 | — | — | — | $5,237 |
| 2020 | $1,095,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation is led by Robert Adler MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Adler MD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan E. Manning
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lachman MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation
How much does Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation give each year?
Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation?
Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation reported $939K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $67K.
Where does Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation operate?
Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation's EIN?
Barbara Korsch Ward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2535232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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