Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $33.2M. Net investment income was $359K.
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation at a glance
In short: Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation gave $33.2M across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $4.7M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $33,155,672
- +1972.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,736,525
- +788.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $466,666
- Primary geography
- Missouri (68% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was City Union Mission ($467K). Together the top 4 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($31,555,674), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 7 grants of 14 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $33.2M (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $33.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $31,555,674 |
| City Union Mission Kansas City, MO | General Operating Fund | $466,666 |
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | General Operating Fund | $466,666 |
| Kansas City Parks & Recreation Kansas City, MO | General Operating Fund | $466,666 |
| Mountain View Medical Center White Sulphur Springs, MT | General Operating Fund | $200,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $367,325 | $33,184,748 | $33,155,672 | 7 | $33,164,287 | $358,775 | $1,331,016 |
| 2021 | $32,818,785 | $1,133,635 | $1,620,831 | $1,600,000 | 3 | $1,602,125 | $1,132,126 | $1,689,774 |
| 2020 | $33,305,977 | $830,857 | $1,812,690 | $1,800,000 | 4 | — | $872,674 | $1,752,629 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation is led by Scott H. Ward, Chairman & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Scott H. Ward
Chairman & President
Chairman → Chairman & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda W. O'Hara
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Ward
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adelaide C. Ward (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation
How much does Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation give each year?
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation gave $33.2M across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.6M across 3 grants.
What is Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation's typical grant size?
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $466,666, and its average grant was $4,736,525, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation give grants?
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation's largest grantees?
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include City Union Mission ($466,666), Harvesters ($466,666) and Kansas City Parks & Recreation ($466,666), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($31,555,674), which are not listed by name. Together they received 4% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation's EIN?
Louis L & Adelaide C Ward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6064548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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