The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc
THE BLAINE AND LOREN WARD is a private foundation based in Hagerstown, Maryland. Its primary function is to award grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that promote domestic animal welfare and to provide scholarships for students pursuing veterinary education.
The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc gave $345K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $344,981
- +91.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +61.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,428
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,668,089
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 499, Hagerstown, MD 21741
Phone: (301) 988-5020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (51%), West Virginia (33%), Pennsylvania (16%), and New Mexico (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $345K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $344,981 |
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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 | $5,668,089 | $584,638 | $430,722 | $344,981 | 21 | $353,968 | $457,793 | $310,177 |
| 2024 | $5,514,173 | $301,048 | $237,031 | $179,924 | 13 | $186,938 | $207,073 | $305,554 |
| 2023 | $5,450,156 | $5,531,541 | $81,385 | $45,000 | 9 | $45,800 | $95,001 | $232,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $310K 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 states that it supports domestic animal welfare organizations and scholarships for students pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. In 2024, it also expanded scholarship eligibility to students enrolled in accredited veterinary technician programs.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate these areas. Give Purrs a Chance describes its mission as reducing the homeless cat population through socializing, spay/neutering, veterinary care, and adoption. Wilson College describes its mission as empowering students to become critical thinkers, communicators, leaders, and agents of justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $179,924. Grants ranged from $1,490 to $40,000, with a median grant of $13,000. Among the largest grants were $40,000 to Promise Animal League Inc. for general support, $25,090 to Wilson College for student scholarships, $16,000 to Cacapon TNR Inc. for a spay/neuter program, and $16,000 to the Humane Society of Morgan County WV for general support. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Stepping Stone Animal Society and Whiskers Inc., both for general support, and $12,000 to Give Purrs a Chance for general support. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 21 grants totaling $344,981.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandra Tillou as president, Daniel Murphy as secretary, and Richard Lauricella as director.
The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Sandra Tillou, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra Tillou
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lauricella
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Murphy
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc gave $345K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 13 grants.
What is The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,428, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were West Virginia (29%) and Pennsylvania (9%).
Does The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarship" (6 grants).
How large is The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $354K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $310K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it supports domestic animal welfare organizations and scholarships for students pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. In 2024, it also expanded scholarship eligibility to students enrolled in accredited veterinary technician programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3477810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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