Ward Beecher Foundation
Accepts applications
Ward Beecher Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $268,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$268,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 the year before.
78% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,500 | 13 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 10 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $268,000 | 9 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Sabine Co Huntington Natl B 23 Federal Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 742-7021, dave.sabine@huntington.com |
| What to submit | Written application stating purpose of request |
| Restrictions | Restricted to charitable organizations |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $105,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oh Wow | General operating | $50,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | General operating | $40,000 |
| Groundwork Fund - Amalgamated Fdn | General operating | $40,000 |
| Turnout Activism Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Voter Protection Corps Foundation | General operating | $40,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| We Are Down Home | General operating | $20,000 |
| The English Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Ward Beecher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ward Beecher Foundation give?
$268,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Ward Beecher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).