Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,926 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $19,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,926
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$19,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $87,500 the year before.
43% 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 | $46,000 | 8 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $87,500 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $69,926 | 7 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $50,926 |
| Illinois | 1 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Versaille | Supports palace of versailles and its gardens, raises funds for seminars, educational exchanges, and specific restoration projects within the palace and its park | $19,000 |
| The Charity Ball Association | Working to enhance the lives and hopes of children | $15,926 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Serve individuals supplying food and groceries to combat hunger | $10,000 |
| Scouting America Alamo Area Council | Prepare young people for lives of leadership, character, and service | $10,000 |
| Rockport Center for the Arts | Museum of visual arts and arts education | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children | Promotes early identification and intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and helps them develop their maximum potential through listening, spoken language and literacy | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Schupbach Word
- Forrest Roark Word
- Forrest Roark Word Jr
- Bennett James Word
- Emory Erhard Word
Questions people ask
Does Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation give?
$69,926 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Schupbach Word (Director), Forrest Roark Word (Director), Forrest Roark Word Jr (Director) and Bennett James Word (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.