Private foundation · EIN 41-1782555 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Ward Ames Jr Memorial Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $101K total, median $101K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$101K
Median grant
$101K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCADuluth, MNGeneral operating$101K

About this foundation

Ward Ames Jr Memorial Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank N a Trustee, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ward Ames Jr Memorial Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ward Ames Jr Memorial Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $101K across 1 grants, a median of $101K.

Where does Ward Ames Jr Memorial Fund give?

Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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