Joyce a Ward Foundation
The Joyce A Ward Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2025 filing reports a $50,000 contribution to the J Paul Getty Museum for a museum contribution.
Joyce a Ward Foundation at a glance
In short: Joyce a Ward Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +169.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -96.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +7972.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $264,605
- -13.5% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Joyce a Ward Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists a written response as the form and materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1711 Rodeo Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006
Phone: (626) 355-4496
Email: jaredgardner@mhvgcpas.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joyce a Ward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was J Paul Getty Museum ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 130 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to a recipient in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Joyce a Ward Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1364% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 338% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2021) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles, CA | Museum Contribution | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,605 | — | $56,182 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $14,777 |
| 2024 | $305,787 | — | $23,082 | $18,582 | 30 | $18,582 | $15,850 |
| 2023 | $328,869 | — | $9,524 | $5,067 | 49 | $5,067 | $14,720 |
| 2022 | $338,393 | — | $8,981 | $3,415 | 40 | $3,415 | $16,917 |
| 2021 | $347,374 | $1,588 | $2,130 | $750 | 10 | $750 | $17,114 |
| 2020 | $347,916 | — | $2,747 | $1,852 | 20 | — | $17,210 |
| 2019 | $350,663 | $200,000 | $17,959 | $15,012 | 60 | — | $8,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyce a Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $50,000; the smallest, largest, and median grant were all $50,000. The sole listed recipient was the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joyce A Ward as Director and Peter Funsten as President.
Joyce a Ward Foundation is led by Peter Funsten, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Funsten
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Joyce A. Ward
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Peter Funsten (President).
Frequently asked questions about Joyce a Ward Foundation
How much does Joyce a Ward Foundation give each year?
Joyce a Ward Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 30 grants.
How large is Joyce a Ward Foundation?
Joyce a Ward Foundation reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Joyce a Ward Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Joyce a Ward Foundation make grants?
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to a recipient in California.
What is Joyce a Ward Foundation's EIN?
Joyce a Ward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4700250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joyce a Ward Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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