Private foundation · EIN 83-2818874 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation

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: 7 grants paid, $70K total, median $10K. 86% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$70K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
86%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

No prescribed form Contact: Ann Schupbach Word, 708 Terrell Road, San Antonio, Tx, 2102893780, AWORD@ANNWORD.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of VersailleChicago, ILSupports palace of versailles and its gardens, raises funds for seminars, educational exchanges, and specific restoration projects within t…$19K
The Charity Ball AssociationSan Antonio, TXWorking to enhance the lives and hopes of children$16K
San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TXServe individuals supplying food and groceries to combat hunger$10K
Scouting America Alamo Area CouncilSan Antonio, TXPrepare young people for lives of leadership, character, and service$10K
Rockport Center for the ArtsRockport, TXMuseum of visual arts and arts education$5,000
San Antonio Botanical GardenSan Antonio, TXAnnual fund$5,000
Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf ChildrenSan Antonio, TXPromotes early identification and intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and helps them develop their maximum potential…$5,000

By state: Texas 6 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation 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 Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ann & Forrest Word Family Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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