How to apply
Written application stating purpose of request Contact: David Sabine Co Huntington Natl B, 23 Federal Plaza, Youngstown, Oh, 3307427021, DAVE.SABINE@HUNTINGTON.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Restricted to charitable organizations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oh WowYoungstown, OH | General operating | $50K |
| National Redistricting FoundationWashington, DC | General operating | $40K |
| Groundwork Fund - Amalgamated FdnWashington, DC | General operating | $40K |
| Turnout Activism IncCambridge, MA | General operating | $40K |
| Voter Protection Corps FoundationSilver Spring, MD | General operating | $40K |
| Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DC | General operating | $25K |
| We Are Down HomeGreensboro, NC | General operating | $20K |
| The English CenterOakland, CA | General operating | $10K |
| United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
By state: District of Columbia 3 · Ohio 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Ward Beecher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Huntington National Bank, tax-exempt since 1960. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ward Beecher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written application stating purpose of request Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Ward Beecher Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $268K across 9 grants, a median of $40K.
Where does Ward Beecher Foundation give?
District of Columbia (3 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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