Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation
The Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaumont, Texas. Founded in 1978 by Mamie McFaddin Ward, the foundation was established with the primary purpose of restoring and supporting the McFaddin-Ward House Museum, which opened to the public on March 17, 1986. Beyond its core mission related to the museum, the foundation makes discretionary grants to local charities through an annual application process.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.1M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
33
+6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
-8.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on preserving and interpreting the history of the McFaddin-Ward House, the family, and Southeast Texas. The home, carriage house, and gardens serve as a cultural resource offering beautiful architecture, exemplary taste, and local history education.
In addition to museum operations, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County and the Beaumont area with funding priorities including:
- Services for the needy and disadvantaged
- Health
- Education, including higher education
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The Co-Trustees of the McFaddin Ward Foundation and the Committee named in the Declaration of Trust review grant applications. Organizations interested in applying can access the application process through Hancock Whitney's portal on the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center's website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County and Beaumont, Texas, with a focus on Southeast Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $37,117,445
Total Annual Giving: $2,660,173 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,117,445 | $37,022,356 | $38,015,669 |
| Revenue | $3,240,714 | $2,242,000 | $2,329,751 |
| Expenses | $3,142,672 | $3,215,383 | $3,502,687 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,676,173 | $2,733,974 | $2,902,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,769,721 | $1,725,792 | $1,728,710 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,035,546 | $3,021,373 | $2,935,843 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK | CO-TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| EUGENE HB MCFADDIN | CO-TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In January 2022, the Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation donated $315,000 to support the Spindletop Museum.
Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation donates $315,000 to support SpindletopRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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