The Rader Ward Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Mauldin, SC EIN: 82-2265255

The Rader Ward Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mauldin, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $100K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $5K.

Key facts about The Rader Ward Foundation

EIN: 82-2265255
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $15,775
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $3,155
Median grant: $2,923
Total assets: $99,605
Primary geography: South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Rader Ward Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Rader Ward Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were South Carolina (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (2 grants) and Greer, SC (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).

How The Rader Ward Foundation gives

Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Next steps with The Rader Ward Foundation

How to evaluate The Rader Ward Foundation as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to The Rader Ward Foundation with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$100K

-9.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$16K

+7.3% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-14.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rader Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Rader Ward Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Rader Ward Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $16K (100%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

South Carolina

Cities

GreenvilleSimpsonvilleFountain InnGreerTaylorsLiberty

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$99,605	$109,545	$117,899
Revenue	$7,364	$7,730	$13,517
Expenses	$17,304	$16,084	$13,802
Qualifying Distributions	$15,775	$14,698	$12,463
Net Investment Income	$5,249	$5,333	$1,734
Distributable Amount	$5,146	$5,581	$5,843

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Azarra Hammond ($4,900), Layla Terry ($3,762), Shiloh Shanton ($2,923).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AZARRA HAMMOND Greenville, SC	SCHOLARSHIP	$4,900
LAYLA TERRY Greer, SC	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,762
SHILOH SHANTON Greer, SC	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,923
LOLA MEADOWS Taylors, SC	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,225
LUNA MICHAEL Greenville, SC	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,965

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
William Ward	Director	5	—
Susan Nesbit Ward	Director	15	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rader Ward Foundation?

The Rader Ward Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mauldin, SC. It holds $100K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Rader Ward Foundation?

As of 2024, The Rader Ward Foundation holds $100K in total assets with $7K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $16K in 2024.

Where does The Rader Ward Foundation operate?

The Rader Ward Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.

What size grants does The Rader Ward Foundation award?

In 2024, The Rader Ward Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Rader Ward Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Rader Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.