The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc
To also help the environment by promoting the use of renewable energy sources, to invest in research and development of renewable energy sources, to encourage and promote the cost effective financing and operating of renewable energy facilities in order to reduce the cost of building and operating such facilities and to reduce the cost of the energy produced by such facilities. To acquire, develop, invest in, own and operate renewable energy sources in order to demonstrate their efficiency, promote their use, and reduce reliance upon foreign energy sources. To participate in programs designed to accomplish any of the foregoing, as well as other charitable purposes, to include affordable housing for the homeless, elderly, and persons of low income.
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc gave $170K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,667
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,052,560
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McDonogh School Inc ($150K). Together the top 3 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2022) to $409K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDonogh School Inc Owings Mills, MD | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Community Organizing Alliance Lewiston, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Portland Community Squash Portland, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,052,560 | $364,692 | $546,458 | $170,000 | 3 | $364,692 |
| 2023 | $4,224,002 | $115,973 | $499,115 | $257,400 | 6 | $115,973 |
| 2022 | $4,633,553 | $23,070 | $260,147 | $122,300 | 7 | $23,070 |
| 2021 | $4,872,666 | $104,977 | $564,015 | $408,500 | 5 | $73,547 |
| 2020 | $5,439,081 | $3,540,432 | $550,996 | $190,900 | 6 | $195,541 |
About The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Chestertown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $365K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc is led by Michael Falcone, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Falcone
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Jones
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Oaks Foundation Inc
How much does The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc gave $170K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $257K across 6 grants.
What is The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $56,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (12%).
Does The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc?
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $365K.
What is The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc?
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Chestertown, MD. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ward Oaks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2252149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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