Wards Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$331K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Wards Foundation?
Wards Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($148K), Thomas J Moran Family Foundation ($90K), National Philanthropic Trust ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $331K in grants to Wards Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $148,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Thomas J Moran Family Foundation | $90,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,084 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation | $19,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ceres Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Don a Sanders Family Foundation | $7,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Richter Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2025) to $121K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
What grants has Wards Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $18,417 |
| 2025 | The Richter Foundation Inc | MEDICAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $61,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas J Moran Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | MEDICAL CARE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $6,667 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $43,000 |
| 2023 | William B McGuire Jr Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $19,500 |
| 2023 | The Ceres Foundation Inc | general fund | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Don a Sanders Family Foundation | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Thomas J Moran Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | MEDICAL/SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Don a Sanders Family Foundation | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $19,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wards Foundation?
Wards Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($148K), Thomas J Moran Family Foundation ($90K), National Philanthropic Trust ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $331K in grants to Wards Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is Wards Foundation's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of Wards Foundation, with $148K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Wards Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $331K in grants to Wards Foundation across 16 grants from 10 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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