Ward Creek Foundation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA EIN: 41-6031373

Ward Creek Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. The organization operates as a philanthropic entity focused on making impact through strategic grantmaking to nonprofit organizations addressing major social issues.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$331K

+36.6% YoY

Grant Count

+43.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-5.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose is "making the biggest impact possible through small grants directed to nonprofit organizations dealing with major social issues in our community."

Primary funding focus areas include:

Health and wellness (including HIV/AIDS, obesity prevention, and community health)
Human services
Education

Grantmaking

The foundation made 13 grants in 2023, including:

Grant Range

approximately $63

Average Grant

approximately $63

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. locations, with primary focus areas including:

California
New York
District of Columbia
Texas
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Florida
Arizona
Colorado
Massachusetts
Nevada

Specific cities supported include New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., South Lake Tahoe, and West Palm Beach.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $509K (41%)

California $281K (22%)

District of Columbia $145K (12%)

Pennsylvania $80K (6%)

Massachusetts $75K (6%)

Ohio $52K (4%)

Florida $40K (3%)

Maryland $20K (2%)

+6 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Indiana Massachusetts Maryland Missouri North Carolina New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

BROOKLYNCAMBRIDGECHAPEL HILLCLEVELANDCOLLEGE PARKCOLUMBIADALLASDAVISDORALEMERYVILLEINDIANAPOLISKENTLAS VEGASLOS ANGELESNEW YORKPENNSAUKENPHILADELPHIAPITTSBURGHPRINCETONSACRAMENTO

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2023):

Total assets: $5,547,108
Total revenues: $206,866
Total expenses: $405,919
Annual giving: $330,525

Staffing:

Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

88 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Foundation for Aids Research ($75,994), Rebuild Local News Foundation ($40,165), Aushwitz-birkenau Memorial Foundation ($39,740).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS USA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$4,797
AUSHWITZ-BIRKENAU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$39,740
BOOKSMILES FOUNDATION PENNSAUKEN, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$1,000
CENTER FOR CREATIVE CHANGE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$3,731
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$9,761
COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$10,028
CRP ISSUE ONE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$26,303
HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$15,000
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT EXTRA MILE EDUCATION FOUNDATION PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$4,880
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY KENT, OH	GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT.	$12,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Craig Forman – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (serves without compensation)
Kevin McClatchy – Managing Board Member (serves without compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CRAIG FORMAN	CHAIRMAN & CEO	10	—
KEVIN MCCLATCHY	MANAGING BOARD MEMBER	5	—

Contact Information

Address: 317 W Portal Ave # 035 San Francisco, CA 94127-1449

Phone: 415-323-3448

EIN: 41-6031373

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ward Creek Foundation fund?

The foundation's stated purpose is "making the biggest impact possible through small grants directed to nonprofit organizations dealing with major social issues in our community." Primary funding focus areas include: • Health and wellness (including HIV/AIDS, obesity prevention, and community health) • Human services • Education

How do I apply for a grant from Ward Creek Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$75,994 • Average grant size: approximately $63 • Median grant size: data not specified in sources **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 13 grants in 2023, including: • AIDS Research Foundation (amfAR): $73,453 • Committee to Protect Journalists: $11,570 • The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: $11,076 Total giving in 2023 was approximately $330,525. **Application Process:** The foundation is open to new applicants, wi…

Where does Ward Creek Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. locations, with primary focus areas including: • California • New York • District of Columbia • Texas • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Florida • Arizona • Colorado • Massachusetts • Nevada Specific cities supported include New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., South Lake Tahoe, and West Palm Beach.