The Ward Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 30-0854844

The Ward Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023.

Key facts about The Ward Foundation

EIN
30-0854844
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

States

Cities

RichardsonTucson

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2019 0 grants2020 0 grants2021 2 grants2022 0 grants2023

In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2023.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets——$60,888
Revenue—$4$2
Expenses—$60,892$1,090
Qualifying Distributions—$60,892$545
Net Investment Income—$4—
Distributable Amount—$2,992$3,007

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023

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.

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