The Ward Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 58-6440277

Foundation Overview

Based in Hilton Head, SC, The Ward Foundation has awarded 158 grants totaling $1,556,600 to organizations in Georgia, Florida and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,556,600
Total Assets
$4,630,075
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%

14 of 42 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
South Carolina

44% of grants are awarded in South Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 4 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Hilton Head Island (43%), Hilton Head (30%), Beaufort (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+16%

Stable funding levels with 16% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (34%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ward Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Student Field Trips Financial Aid Assistance 2024
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Endowment Fund 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "Triple Play" Mind, Body & Soul Program 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry $12,000 Bluffton, SC, US Mental Health Wellness Program 2024
Carter Center $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2024
Children's Cancer Partners Of The Carolinas Inc $5,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Patient Support 2024
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (The) $12,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Summer Fun & Development Program 2024
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US Child Life Program 2024
Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry $5,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Jack Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund 2024
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Circles Program 2024
Honduras Agalta Valley Education Foundation (Have) $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US Hope School Network 2024
Kipp Jacksonville Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2024
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Interships - Community Engagement 2024
Low Country Food Bank $10,000 Charleston, SC, US Fresh Food For Hilton Head 2024
Low Country Legal Volunteers $10,000 Bluffton, SC, US Medical/legal Partnerships 2024
Memory Matters $7,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Caregivers' Program 2024
Museum Of Science & History Of Jacksonville Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Assessment To Reach Under Served Students 2024
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $7,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Financial Planning Program 2024
United Way Of The Low Country $5,000 Beaufort, SC, US General Support For Beaufort County 2024
Volunteers In Medicine (Vim) Clinic $11,200 Hilton Head Island, SC, US New Dental Radiation Equipment 2024
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $10,000 Washington, DC, US Hurrican Relief Efforts In Fl, Ga, Sc, Or Nc 2024
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Student Field Trips Financial Aid Assistance 2024
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Endowment Fund 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "Triple Play" Mind, Body & Soul Program 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry $12,000 Bluffton, SC, US Mental Health Wellness Program 2024
Carter Center $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2024
Children's Cancer Partners Of The Carolinas Inc $5,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Patient Support 2024
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (The) $12,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Summer Fun & Development Program 2024
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US Child Life Program 2024
Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry $5,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Jack Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund 2024
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Circles Program 2024
Honduras Agalta Valley Education Foundation (Have) $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US Hope School Network 2024
Kipp Jacksonville Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2024
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Interships - Community Engagement 2024
Low Country Food Bank $10,000 Charleston, SC, US Fresh Food For Hilton Head 2024
Low Country Legal Volunteers $10,000 Bluffton, SC, US Medical/legal Partnerships 2024
Memory Matters $7,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Caregivers' Program 2024
Museum Of Science & History Of Jacksonville Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Assessment To Reach Under Served Students 2024
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $7,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Financial Planning Program 2024
United Way Of The Low Country $5,000 Beaufort, SC, US General Support For Beaufort County 2024
Volunteers In Medicine (Vim) Clinic $11,200 Hilton Head Island, SC, US New Dental Radiation Equipment 2024
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $10,000 Washington, DC, US Hurrican Relief Efforts In Fl, Ga, Sc, Or Nc 2024
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Student Field Trips Financial Aid Assistance 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Hilton Head Island $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US K-3rd Grade Reading Enrichment Program 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "Triple Play" Mind, Body & Soul Program 2023
Brenner Childrens Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Ward Family Endowment Fund 2023
Carter Center $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (The) $12,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Summer Fun & Development Program 2023
Community Foundation For Northeast Florida $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Womens Giving Alliance 2023
Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry $25,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Jack Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund 2023
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $50,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Circles Program 2023
Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "See The Girl" Elementary Program 2023
Honduran Agalta Valley Education Foundation (Have) $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US K-6 School Support 2023
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Kipp Forward Program 2023
Low Country Food Bank $6,200 Charleston, SC, US Fresh Food For Hilton Head - Blufton 2023
Memory Matters $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Caregivers' Program 2023
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $7,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Financial Planning Program 2023
United Way Of The Low Country $10,000 Beaufort, SC, US $5,000 General Fund & $5,000 Early Childhood Reading Program 2023
Volunteers In Medicine (Vim) Clinic $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Dental Clinic Support 2023
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Student Field Trips Financial Aid Assistance 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Hilton Head Island $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US K-3rd Grade Reading Enrichment Program 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "Triple Play" Mind, Body & Soul Program 2023
Brenner Childrens Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Ward Family Endowment Fund 2023
Carter Center $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (The) $12,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Summer Fun & Development Program 2023
Community Foundation For Northeast Florida $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Womens Giving Alliance 2023
Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry $25,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Jack Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund 2023
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $50,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Circles Program 2023
Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "See The Girl" Elementary Program 2023
Honduran Agalta Valley Education Foundation (Have) $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US K-6 School Support 2023
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Kipp Forward Program 2023
Low Country Food Bank $6,200 Charleston, SC, US Fresh Food For Hilton Head - Blufton 2023
Memory Matters $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Caregivers' Program 2023
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $7,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Financial Planning Program 2023
United Way Of The Low Country $10,000 Beaufort, SC, US $5,000 General Fund & $5,000 Early Childhood Reading Program 2023
Volunteers In Medicine (Vim) Clinic $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Dental Clinic Support 2023
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US 2022 Programs Financial Aid Assistance 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $8,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "triple Play" 2022
Brenner Childrens Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Ward Family Endowment Fund 2022
Carter Center $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (the) $36,400 Hilton Head, SC, US Summer Fun & Development Program 2022
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Child Life Specialist Program 2022
Community Foundation For Northeast Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Womens Giving Alliance 2022
Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry $8,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Jack Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund 2022
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Joe Neely Memorial Scholarship 2022
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US School Readiness Program 2022
Hilton Head Heros $7,500 Hilton Head, SC, US Hilton Head Hero House 2022
Honduran Agalta Valley Education Foundation (have) $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US Hope School Network 2022
Hunger & Homeless Coalition Of Hilton Head $3,500 Hilton Head, SC, US Fresh Produce Project 2022
Kipp Jacksonville Schools $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Kipp Forward Program 2022
Malivai Washington Youth Foundation $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Mywf Middle School Program 2022
Memory Matters $10,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Dementia Specialist & Support For Families 2022
Pace Center For Girls Inc $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Academic & Counseling Day Program 2022
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Financial Game Plan Program 2022
United Way Of The Low Country $5,000 Beaufort, SC, US 2022 Campaign 2022
Volunteers In Medicine Clinic $18,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US New Disease Screeening Program 2022
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US 2022 Programs Financial Aid Assistance 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $8,000 Jacksonville, FL, US "Triple Play" 2022
Brenner Childrens Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Ward Family Endowment Fund 2022
Carter Center $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (The) $36,400 Hilton Head, SC, US Summer Fun & Development Program 2022
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Child Life Specialist Program 2022
Community Foundation For Northeast Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Womens Giving Alliance 2022
Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry $8,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Jack Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund 2022
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Joe Neely Memorial Scholarship 2022
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US School Readiness Program 2022
Hilton Head Heros $7,500 Hilton Head, SC, US Hilton Head Hero House 2022
Honduran Agalta Valley Education Foundation (Have) $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US Hope School Network 2022
Hunger & Homeless Coalition Of Hilton Head $3,500 Hilton Head, SC, US Fresh Produce Project 2022
Kipp Jacksonville Schools $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Kipp Forward Program 2022
Malivai Washington Youth Foundation $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Mywf Middle School Program 2022
Memory Matters $10,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Dementia Specialist & Support For Families 2022
Pace Center For Girls Inc $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Academic & Counseling Day Program 2022
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Financial Game Plan Program 2022
United Way Of The Low Country $5,000 Beaufort, SC, US 2022 Campaign 2022
Volunteers In Medicine Clinic $18,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US New Disease Screeening Program 2022
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US 2021/2022 Program Financial Aid Assistance 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Project Learn 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry $10,000 Bluffton, SC, US Distance Learniong Assistance Program 2021
Brenner Childrens Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Ward Endowment Fund 2021
Carter Center $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Support For Global Health Programs 2021
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (the) $10,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Summer Fun & Development Readiness 2021
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $40,000 Atlanta, GA, US Child Life Specialist Program 2021
Community Foundation For Northeast Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Women's Giving Alliance 2021
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US School Readiness Program & Ongoing Covid Family Support 2021
Hilton Head Heros $7,500 Hilton Head, SC, US Hilton Head Hero House 2021
Honduran Agalta Valley Education Foundation (have) $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Support For Hope Schools 2021
Hunger & Homeless Coalition Of Hilton Head $3,500 Hilton Head, SC, US Backpack Buddies Of Hilton Head Food Program 2021
Kipp Jacksonville Schools $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Kipp Thru College Persistence Support 2021
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Kipp Forward 2021
Malivai Washington Youth Foundation $3,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Mywf Middle School Program 2021
Memory Matters $5,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Support For "meet Me Where I Am" Programs 2021
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Financial Game Plan Program 2021
United Way Of The Low Country $5,000 Beaufort, SC, US 2022 Campaign 2021
Volunteers In Medicine Clinic $25,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Covid Navigator To Expedite Vaccine For Low Income 2021
Artsbridge Foundation $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US 2020/2021 Virtual Program Season Support 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Hilton Head $10,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Healthy Meals Program 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Triple Play Mind, Body & Soul Program 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Basketball Uniforms & Supplies 2020
Brenner Childrens Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center $20,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Ward Endowment Fund 2020
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (the) $8,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Summer Learning Camp 2020
Children's Center Of Hilton Head (the) $4,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Early Reading Program 2020
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Child Life Specialist Program 2020
Community Foundation For Northeast Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US Women's Giving Alliance 2020
Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry $7,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Covid-19 Fund 2020
Deep Well Project Hilton Head $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Support The Charitable Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2020
Hilton Head Heros $10,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Hilton Head Hero House 2020
Honduran Agalta Valley Education Foundation (have) $7,000 Atlanta, GA, US Expansion Of Hope Schools 2020
Hunger & Homeless Coalition Of Hilton Head $5,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Backpack Buddies 2020
Kipp Jacksonville Schools $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Kipp Thru College Persistence Support 2020
Kipp Metro Atlanta $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US Kipp Thru College Program 2020
Malivai Washington Youth Foundation $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US After School Tutoring Program 2020
Memory Matters $5,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Matching Assistance Program 2020
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Family Financial Support Program 2020
United Way Of The Low Country $10,000 Beaufort, SC, US General Support For 2020/2021 Campaign Years 2020
Volunteers In Medicine Clinic $10,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US General Support For Chronic Disease Management & Paths To Wellness Monitoring 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 58-6440277
Website http://www.ward-foundation.com
Address 22 OYSTER CATCHER RD Hilton Head, SC 29928-5728

Key People (1)

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Trustee John F Ward

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.