The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation is a private foundation based in Chardon, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $45,000 to charitable organizations.
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation at a glance
In short: The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation gave $45K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,647
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $372,933
- -9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11603 Oriole Place, Chardon, OH 44024
Phone: (440) 635-5893
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Claridon Congregational Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 9% to recipients in New York, and 4% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claridon Congregational Church Huntsburg, OH | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Otterbein College Westerville, OH | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The CJD Foundation Akron, OH | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Monastery of Poor Clares Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Crossroads Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Julie Billiart Schools Lyndhurst, OH | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Pegasus Farm Hartville, OH | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of Northeast Ohio Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $372,933 | $21,998 | $60,595 | $45,000 | 17 | $45,200 | $6,748 | $45,012 |
| 2024 | $411,530 | $25,836 | $57,545 | $42,000 | 18 | $42,000 | $10,414 | $40,929 |
| 2023 | $443,015 | $24,268 | $53,534 | $38,000 | 18 | $38,000 | $8,866 | $38,021 |
| 2022 | $471,875 | $24,766 | $58,430 | $43,000 | 18 | $43,000 | $9,486 | $44,262 |
| 2021 | $505,456 | $25,961 | $57,463 | $42,000 | 17 | — | $10,761 | $41,971 |
| 2020 | $536,989 | $28,629 | $51,818 | $36,000 | 15 | — | $13,147 | $38,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants went to organizations including churches, a college, charitable and social-service organizations, and groups supporting people with particular needs. For example, Providence House describes its mission as protecting at-risk children and supporting families through crisis, while Pegasus Farm describes its work as supporting and empowering people with diverse needs through therapeutic equestrian programs, vocational services, and recreational and social activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $45,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among its reported 2025 grants, the foundation gave $5,000 each to Claridon Congregational Church, Otterbein College, and The CJD Foundation; $4,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association; and $3,000 each to the Monastery of Poor Clares and Providence House. Other reported recipients included Pegasus Farm and WomenSafe Inc., which each received $2,000. World Vision Inc. in Federal Way, Washington, also received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward W. Ward as president/director, Timothy E. Ward and Jodie L. Fritinger as directors, and Michael Dearden as an officer.
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation is led by Edward W. Ward, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward W. Ward
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jodie L. Fritinger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Dearden
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Judith and Edward Ward Foundation
How much does The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation give each year?
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation gave $45K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 18 grants.
What is The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation's typical grant size?
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,647, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation give grants?
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants) and Chardon, OH (2 grants).
Who are The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation's largest grantees?
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Claridon Congregational Church ($5,000), Otterbein College ($5,000) and The CJD Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation?
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation reported $373K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants went to organizations including churches, a college, charitable and social-service organizations, and groups supporting people with particular needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation's EIN?
The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1964471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Judith and Edward Ward Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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