Tom L Ward Family Foundation
The Tom L Ward Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $1,673,000 through 14 grants, including support for a local church, safe housing for vulnerable families, and medical research.
Tom L Ward Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tom L Ward Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,673,000
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $119,500
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,215,795
- +403.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tom L Ward Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 54525, Oklahoma City, OK 73154-1525
Phone: (405) 896-4046
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom L Ward Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Skyline Church ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 37 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 8% to recipients in Arizona. The listed grants also include recipients in Illinois and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tom L Ward Family Foundation gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 298% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $420K (2021) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline Church Oklahoma City, OK | Support of a Local Church | $1,020,000 |
| White Fields Inc Piedmont, OK | Support of the provision of safe housing to vulnerable families | $500,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Phoenix, AZ | Support Medical Research | $129,000 |
| Oklahoma Christian School Edmond, OK | Support of Christian Education | $10,000 |
| Amayzing Impact - WGJH Ministries Oklahoma City, OK | Support Life & Relationship Counseling Services | $5,000 |
| Brumfield Cemetery Seiling, OK | Cemetery Maintenance | $1,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK | Support the provision of affordable homes for hardworking families | $1,000 |
| Childrens Heart Foundation Northbrook, IL | Support research for the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of congenital heart defects | $1,000 |
| CJD Foundation Akron, OK | Support Families Affected by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease | $1,000 |
| International Reformed Baptist Seminary (Irbs) Mansfield, TX | Support of Seminary for Theological Training | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,215,795 | $4,250,000 | $1,673,573 | $1,673,000 | 14 | $1,673,000 | — | $89,489 |
| 2023 | $639,368 | $2,020,000 | $1,386,755 | $1,386,000 | 11 | $1,386,000 | — | $7,087 |
| 2022 | $6,123 | $1,070,000 | $1,065,015 | $1,065,000 | 10 | $1,065,000 | — | $473 |
| 2021 | $1,138 | $420,250 | $420,000 | $420,000 | 2 | $420,000 | $250 | $48 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom L Ward Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in religious activities, safe housing, medical research, education, counseling, cemetery maintenance, affordable housing, and scholarships and internships.
Among the grantees, the Children’s Heart Foundation describes its mission as advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding research. Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, community, and hope, with a vision of a decent place to live for everyone. WINGS Special Needs Community says it enhances the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational, and residential programs guided by biblical principles.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,673,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,020,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants were $1,020,000 to Skyline Church in Oklahoma City for support of a local church; $500,000 to White Fields Inc. in Piedmont for safe housing to vulnerable families; and $129,000 to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix for medical research. Other reported awards included $10,000 to Oklahoma Christian School for Christian education and $5,000 to Amayzing Impact – WGJH Ministries for life and relationship counseling services. Several organizations received $1,000, including Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Heart Foundation, and WINGS Special Needs Community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tom L Ward as chairman, Sch’ree D Ward as vice president, John D Garrison as secretary, and Trent L Ward as president.
Tom L Ward Family Foundation is led by Trent L. Ward, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trent L. Ward
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tom L. Ward
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John D. Garrison
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sch'ree D. Ward
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Tom L Ward Family Foundation
How much does Tom L Ward Family Foundation give each year?
Tom L Ward Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 11 grants.
What is Tom L Ward Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tom L Ward Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $119,500, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tom L Ward Family Foundation give grants?
Tom L Ward Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (4 grants) and Edmond, OK (2 grants).
Does Tom L Ward Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Tom L Ward Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tom L Ward Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tom L Ward Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Skyline Church ($1,020,000), White Fields Inc ($500,000) and Mayo Clinic ($129,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tom L Ward Family Foundation?
Tom L Ward Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom L Ward Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in religious activities, safe housing, medical research, education, counseling, cemetery maintenance, affordable housing, and scholarships and internships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom L Ward Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tom L Ward Family Foundation's EIN?
Tom L Ward Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3160317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Tom L Ward Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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