Private foundation · College Grove
Elizabeth and Eric Ward Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 6 grants worth $648,955 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $60,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $648,955 · 4 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $60,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $33,900, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $662,515
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $663K | $649K | 6 |
| 2024 | $390K | $385K | 7 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $1.3M | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Elizabeth WardTrustee
- Nicholas Eric WardTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Bible | Brentwood, Williamson County | Further exempt purpose | $511K |
| Luke 92 | Franklin, Williamson County | Further exempt purpose | $48K |
| Angel Heart Farm | College Grove, Williamson County | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Brightstone | Franklin, Williamson County | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Further exempt purpose | $60K |
| Begin Anew | Nashville, Davidson County | Further exempt purpose | $20K |