The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family is a private foundation, based in Palm Bay, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $73K.
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family at a glance
In short: The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,000
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,000
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,000
- Total assets
- $1,505,256
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Enviromental Learning Center Inc ($35K). Together the top 3 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $75K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enviromental Learning Center Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Grant | $35,000 |
| Commonwealth Charitable Fund Richmond, VA | General Grant | $29,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Buffalo, NY | General Grant | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,505,256 | $164,274 | $112,384 | $69,000 | 3 | $79,201 | $73,314 | $86,057 |
| 2024 | $1,453,433 | $161,939 | $99,725 | $68,000 | 3 | $76,661 | $77,911 | $81,642 |
| 2023 | $1,391,475 | $106,412 | $111,646 | $69,000 | 3 | $81,015 | $14,986 | $77,940 |
| 2022 | $1,398,350 | $131,014 | $110,735 | $73,000 | 3 | $79,964 | $29,453 | $81,795 |
| 2021 | $1,380,385 | $123,896 | $103,163 | $60,000 | 3 | — | $19,609 | $79,265 |
| 2020 | $1,361,297 | $91,112 | $110,958 | $75,398 | 6 | — | $8,762 | $75,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family is led by Bethe C. Ward, V President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bethe C. Ward
V President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn W. Kawi
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tarik A. Kawi
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 John a & Mary Clare Ward Family
How much does The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family give each year?
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 3 grants.
What is The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family's typical grant size?
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family's median grant in 2025 was $29,000, and its average grant was $23,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family give grants?
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family gives mostly in Florida: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (42%) and New York (7%).
Does The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family?
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family's EIN?
The John a & Mary Clare Ward Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3596631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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