The John & Jenny Ward Family
The John & Jenny Ward Family is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it made $147K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $123K.
The John & Jenny Ward Family at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,561,921
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $197,003
- +74.6% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $147,487
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $167,487
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,561,921 | $197,003 | $167,487 | $147,487 | $122,919 |
| 2024 | $3,536,284 | $112,841 | $158,979 | $138,974 | $112,841 |
| 2023 | $3,581,241 | $101,922 | $158,217 | $138,217 | $101,922 |
| 2022 | $3,636,608 | $89,818 | $249,096 | $234,096 | $89,818 |
| 2021 | $3,809,393 | $88,617 | $160,256 | — | $88,617 |
| 2020 | $3,904,476 | $164,859 | $220,767 | — | $95,465 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John & Jenny Ward Family is led by John L. Ward, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John L. Ward
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Vincent Dyer Op
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Lowe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Schult
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ward McKeen
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $115K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $115K, to Elizabeth Ward McKeen (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The John & Jenny Ward Family
How large is The John & Jenny Ward Family?
The John & Jenny Ward Family reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $197K.
What is The John & Jenny Ward Family's EIN?
The John & Jenny Ward Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1721640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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