The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation is a private foundation based in Canton, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 24 grants totaling $86,000.
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation gave $86K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Ohio. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,000
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,583
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Total assets
- $1,816,488
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (48% 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 Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No specific form is required; application information must verify the applicant’s status under IRC 501(c)(3). The filing refers to an attachment for award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jonathan Crawford
Mailing address: C/O 200 Market Ave N Suite 210, Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-5281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arts in Stark ($13K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (48%), Florida (24%), Georgia (12%), Wisconsin (9%), and Connecticut (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $127K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts in Stark Canton, OH | 2025 Campaign for the Arts | $13,200 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $12,000 |
| Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Inc Naples, FL | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Moorings Park Foundation Naples, FL | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant - 2025 Grande Lake Silent Auction | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Atlanta, GA | 2024-2025 - Restricted Grant - Texas Flood Relief Efforts | $10,000 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army of Canton Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Westminster School Simsbury, CT | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Heritage Christian School Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - Copy Machine | $2,500 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc Canton, OH | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - The Stevens Family Education Fund | $2,100 |
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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 | $1,816,488 | $90,411 | $88,520 | $86,000 | 24 | $87,000 | $90,409 | $112,217 |
| 2024 | $1,814,597 | $358,293 | $129,879 | $127,400 | 30 | $128,400 | $88,007 | $109,926 |
| 2023 | $1,586,525 | $83,288 | $99,297 | $97,000 | 18 | $98,000 | $89,926 | $104,012 |
| 2022 | $1,605,511 | $64,144 | $103,135 | $101,200 | 25 | $102,200 | $64,100 | $101,791 |
| 2021 | $1,647,747 | $691,976 | $75,563 | $70,250 | 14 | — | $305,386 | $100,435 |
| 2020 | $1,275,426 | $64,120 | $75,069 | $72,750 | 29 | — | $64,083 | $72,365 |
| 2019 | $1,286,275 | $54,505 | $76,545 | $75,000 | 27 | — | $54,505 | $73,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts, community support, assistance dogs, aviation, education, and charitable giving. For example, Arts in Stark says it uses the arts to advance community goals, while United Way of Greater Stark County says it works to alleviate poverty and empower families. Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs says it provides assistance-dog partnerships to combat-wounded veterans, first responders, and children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $86,000. Grants ranged from $200 to $13,200, with a median of $1,375. Its largest listed awards included $13,200 to Arts in Stark for its 2025 Campaign for the Arts; $12,000 to United Way of Greater Stark County for an unrestricted grant; and $10,000 each to Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs and Moorings Park Foundation for unrestricted grants. The Salvation Army received $10,000 for Texas flood relief efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ward J Timken as President/Trustee, Joy A Timken as Vice President/Trustee, and Jonathan Crawford as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation is led by Ward J Timken, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ward J Timken
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy A Timken
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Crawford
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation
How much does The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation give each year?
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation gave $86K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 30 grants.
What is The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,375, and its average grant was $3,583, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation give grants?
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (13 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants), Simsbury, CT (2 grants) and Louisville, OH (2 grants).
Does The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arts in Stark ($13,200), United Way of Greater Stark County ($12,000) and Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Inc ($10,250 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation?
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts, community support, assistance dogs, aviation, education, and charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's EIN?
The Ward J and Joy A Timken Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1527256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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