Jeanne Ward Foundation
The Jeanne Ward Foundation is a private foundation based in San Marino, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants for art education, including support for students, schools, arts organizations, and other local organizations.
Jeanne Ward Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeanne Ward Foundation gave $98K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,538
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,230,895
- +31.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jeanne Ward Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to see the application and guidelines attached for forms, materials, and award restrictions. The filing lists Timothy J McKnight as the contact for the application process.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that deadlines are established annually, with a mid-April deadline for student grants and a mid-December deadline for other grants. These are past cycles; the filing does not establish current deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that deadlines are established annually, with a mid-April deadline for student grants and a…
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy J Mcknight
Mailing address: 2425 Mission St 1, San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: (626) 799-6618
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeanne Ward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 15 Individuals ($45K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in California. The listed recipients were located in California communities including San Marino, La Cañada, Burbank, Pasadena, Highland Park, Pomona, Sunland, and Glendale.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeanne Ward Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $98K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Individuals San Marino, CA | Art Education | $45,000 |
| Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy La Canada, CA | Art Education | $10,000 |
| American Ceramics Society Burbank, CA | Art Education | $6,500 |
| La Canada Community CNTR La Canada, CA | Movie Project | $6,500 |
| Cancer Support Community Pasadena, CA | Art Education | $6,000 |
| Pasadena Society of Artists Highland Park, CA | Art Education | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Ceramic Art Pomona, CA | Art Education | $5,000 |
| Tierra Del Sol Sunland, CA | Art Education | $3,000 |
| Foothill Family Services Pasadena, CA | Art Education | $3,000 |
| Southwestern Academy San Marino, CA | Art Education | $2,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,230,895 | $703,372 | $173,429 | $98,000 | 13 | $126,748 | $656,691 | $104,438 |
| 2024 | $1,697,751 | $54,382 | $161,510 | $90,500 | 13 | $120,045 | $12,917 | $108,094 |
| 2023 | $1,802,379 | $37,975 | $149,464 | $64,000 | 11 | $91,883 | — | $123,587 |
| 2022 | $1,895,896 | $1,115,969 | $151,988 | $82,000 | 11 | $106,213 | $1,073,904 | $106,291 |
| 2021 | $931,915 | $308,356 | $154,425 | $86,500 | 14 | — | $266,291 | $104,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeanne Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes support for visual arts students, local public and private schools, and children’s art schools. Its 2025 grants included awards designated for art education and one for a movie project.
Among the 2025 grantees, the American Museum of Ceramic Art says it presents clay as a material used in art and everyday products. Cancer Support Community describes its work as providing counseling, support groups, nutrition, exercise, and patient education for people with cancer and their caregivers and families. Southwestern Academy describes itself as a coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 6–12. Hear Center says it helps people at all stages of life participate in the hearing and speaking world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $98,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $45,000 to 15 individuals in San Marino for art education, $10,000 to Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy for art education, $6,500 to the American Ceramics Society for art education, and $6,500 to La Canada Community Center for a movie project. Other listed recipients included Cancer Support Community ($6,000), Pasadena Society of Artists ($5,000), American Museum of Ceramic Art ($5,000), Tierra del Sol ($3,000), Foothill Family Services ($3,000), Southwestern Academy ($2,500), Associates of Brand ($2,500), and Hear Center ($2,000); the stated purposes were art education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy A Shaw as President; Timothy J McKnight as Secretary/Treasurer; Molly Girardi as Vice President; and Emily Goff, Christina Rose, Caitlin Bogert-Upton, and Wendy Beth Rohman as directors.
Jeanne Ward Foundation is led by Nancy A. Shaw, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy A. Shaw
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Rose
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Bogert-Upton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Goff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Beth Rohman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Girardi
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
TIMOTHY J McKNIGHT
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: William J. Goldmann (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Bravender (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Jeanne Ward Foundation
How much does Jeanne Ward Foundation give each year?
Jeanne Ward Foundation gave $98K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 13 grants.
What is Jeanne Ward Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeanne Ward Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,538, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeanne Ward Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does Jeanne Ward Foundation give grants?
Jeanne Ward Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (3 grants), San Marino, CA (2 grants) and La Canada, CA (2 grants).
Does Jeanne Ward Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Jeanne Ward Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Art Education" (12 grants).
Who are Jeanne Ward Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeanne Ward Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 15 Individuals ($45,000), Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy ($10,000) and American Ceramics Society ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jeanne Ward Foundation?
Jeanne Ward Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeanne Ward Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes support for visual arts students, local public and private schools, and children’s art schools. Its 2025 grants included awards designated for art education and one for a movie project. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeanne Ward Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeanne Ward Foundation's EIN?
Jeanne Ward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3761013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jeanne Ward Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jeanne-ward-foundation-morg_064685537ad14a2b8523ec93ef39d07f
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