Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn
To support christian churches and schools
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn at a glance
In short: Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn gave $14.1M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1.8M), top state Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,060,354
- +716.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,757,544
- +512.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,729,430
- Primary geography
- Idaho (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calvary Baptist Church Inc DBA Turning Point Christian Academy ($3.5M). Together the top 8 received $14.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 30 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn gives
- Giving grew 5558% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $248K (2022) to $14.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $14.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Church Inc DBA Turning Point Christian Academy St Augustine, FL | General Support for the Church | $3,479,963 |
| Heritage Christian Fellowship of Southern Oregon Medford, OR | General Support for the Church | $2,320,439 |
| Three Rivers Christian School Longview, WA | General Support for the School | $1,780,485 |
| The Evangelical Free Church of Yacolt Community Church Yacolt, WA | General Support for the Church | $1,739,981 |
| Nampa Christian Schools Inc Nampa, ID | General Support for the School | $1,718,879 |
| Crossroads Community Church Inc Nampa, ID | General Support for the Church | $1,294,546 |
| New Beginnings Christian Church Central Point, OR | General Support for the Church | $1,159,523 |
| Northwest Nazarene University Inc Nampa, ID | General Support for the School | $566,538 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,175,426 | $14,135,572 | $14,060,354 | 8 | $2,175,426 |
| 2024 | $12,981,622 | $992,762 | $1,824,496 | $1,723,187 | 6 | $992,762 |
| 2023 | $13,704,516 | $187,587 | $781,099 | $743,093 | 6 | $112,701 |
| 2022 | $13,268,697 | $-837,628 | $352,783 | $248,492 | 5 | $-837,628 |
| 2021 | $15,982,436 | $905,668 | $441,739 | $346,653 | 5 | $905,668 |
| 2020 | $15,765,246 | $-264,761 | $491,254 | $421,568 | 6 | $-264,761 |
About Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn
Based on IRS filings
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn is a public charity, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $14.1M. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn is led by Douglas G. Ward, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas G. Ward
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kristensen
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lanetta S. Ward
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Townsend
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trevor Winton (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn
How much does Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn give each year?
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn gave $14.1M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 6 grants.
What is Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's typical grant size?
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $1,729,430, and its average grant was $1,757,544, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn give grants?
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's top state is Idaho, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (25%) and Florida (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nampa, ID (3 grants).
Does Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's largest grantees?
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Calvary Baptist Church Inc DBA Turning Point Christian Academy ($3,479,963), Heritage Christian Fellowship of Southern Oregon ($2,320,439) and Three Rivers Christian School ($1,780,485), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's EIN?
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1269745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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