Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation
Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $240K. Net investment income was $9K.
Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation gave $240K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $240K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $240,348
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $240,348
- Median grant
- $240,348
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($240K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Final Distribution of Foundation Assets. | $240,348 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,570 | $246,624 | $240,348 | 1 | $240,348 | $9,005 | $6,642 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation is led by Richard B. Ward, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Richard B. Ward
President
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Bruce Ward
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth L. Ward
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth D. Stephens
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Rand
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation
How much does Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation give each year?
Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation gave $240K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation operate?
Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard and Elizabeth Ward Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1318963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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