Ward Foundation
Ward Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Edmonds, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $80K.
Ward Foundation at a glance
In short: Ward Foundation gave $97K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,925
- +97.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,846
- +97.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,925
- Total assets
- $1,359,808
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LaConner Thrive Assoc ($52K). Together the top 7 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 27 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ward Foundation gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $49K (2023) to $99K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LaConner Thrive Assoc La Conner, WA | Community events | $52,000 |
| Forgotten Children fund Mount Vernon, WA | Support children in need | $15,000 |
| Skagit County Historical Musuem La Conner, WA | Support program | $10,000 |
| Creative Hub Coffeeshop Edmonds, WA | Donations to the arts | $8,925 |
| LaConner Sunrise Food Bank La Conner, WA | Fund Food bank program | $5,000 |
| Soropitmit International La Conner, WA | Support program | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Black Diamond, WA | Support program | $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 | $1,359,808 | $79,739 | $100,461 | $96,925 | 7 | — | $79,739 | $66,107 |
| 2023 | $1,369,743 | $101,930 | $55,026 | $49,000 | 7 | — | $101,659 | $15,461 |
| 2022 | $1,300,798 | $43,852 | $107,247 | $98,825 | 6 | $98,825 | $65,625 | $64,428 |
| 2021 | $1,378,736 | $67,278 | $64,000 | $64,000 | 3 | $64,000 | $66,691 | $66,562 |
| 2020 | $1,313,280 | $56,248 | $72,689 | $61,400 | 4 | — | $56,459 | $63,223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ward Foundation is led by John W Phillips, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John W Phillips
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Ward Phillips (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Ward Foundation
How much does Ward Foundation give each year?
Ward Foundation gave $97K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 7 grants.
What is Ward Foundation's typical grant size?
Ward Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,925, and its average grant was $13,846, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ward Foundation give grants?
Ward Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Conner, WA (4 grants).
Does Ward Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ward Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support program" (3 grants).
Who are Ward Foundation's largest grantees?
Ward Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include LaConner Thrive Assoc ($52,000), Forgotten Children fund ($15,000) and Skagit County Historical Musuem ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ward Foundation?
Ward Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $80K.
What is Ward Foundation?
Ward Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Edmonds, WA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How much is Ward Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ward Foundation's EIN?
Ward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1549605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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