The Ward Foundation
The Ward Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023.
The Ward Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Ward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Ward Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sublette Family Foundation Tucson, AZ | Charitable Support | $32,764 |
| Hope Speaks International Richardson, TX | Charitable Support | $28,128 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4 | $60,892 | $60,892 | 2 | $60,892 | $4 | $2,992 |
| 2021 | $60,888 | $2 | $1,090 | — | — | $545 | — | $3,007 |
| 2020 | $60,886 | $5 | $1,298 | — | — | — | — | $3,031 |
| 2019 | $62,179 | $55 | $1,373 | — | — | — | — | $3,095 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ward Foundation is led by Adele R. Ward, President & T on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Adele R. Ward
President & T
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Francesca R. Ward
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Ward
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Ward Foundation
Where does The Ward Foundation operate?
The Ward Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Texas.
What is The Ward Foundation's EIN?
The Ward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0854844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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