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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1027572

CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301

Financials

$160K$56K2023$251K$179K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$250,540$178,900$71,640$189,722$0$189,722
December 31, 2023990-EZ$159,609$56,238$103,371$118,082–$118,082
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$242,478
Program service revenue
$1,119
Investment income
$8
Net income from fundraising events
$2,266
Net income from sales of inventory
$4,669
Other revenue
$6,935

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$82,149
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$10,813
Legal fees
$18,858
Accounting fees
$14,085
Travel
$5,865
Program services (functional)
$108,078
Management and general (functional)
$55,774
Fundraising (functional)
$15,048

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$118,082
Total assets, end of year
$189,722
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$189,722
Net assets without donor restrictions
$189,722
Gross receipts
$270,727
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JIMMIE DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARVIN DAWSONCHAIRMAN/DIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
AYALA DONCHINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS FARNSWORTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAKEDA MAYS-GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARVIN GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WANDA HARDINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY MALONEFINANCE CHAI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SEAN PITTMANSECRETARY/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVAGE RUNNELSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE SEMRAUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAD SPIRESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JARRETT TERRYVICE CHAIR/D
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHAD WARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLIE WARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TONJA WARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
REGGIE WRIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLIE WARDCO-FOUNDER/D5$0
TONJA WARDCO-FOUNDER/D5$0
JIMMIE DAVISDIRECTOR1$0
MARVIN DAWSONCHAIR/DIRECT5$0
AYALA DONCHINDIRECTOR1$0
CHRIS FARNSWORTHDIRECTOR1$0
MAKEDA MAYS-GREENDIRECTOR1$0
WANDA HARDINGTREASURER/DI1$0
JAY MALONEDIRECTOR1$0
SEAN PITTMANSECRETARY/DI1$0
DAVAGE RUNNELSDIRECTOR1$0
SUE SEMRAUDIRECTOR1$0
CHAD SPIRESDIRECTOR1$0
JARRETT TERRYVICE CHAIR/D1$0
CHAD WARDDIRECTOR1$0
REGGIE WRIGHTDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3551 BLAIRSTONE RD STE 128-217, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301-8827
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
3551 BLAIRSTONE RD STE 128-217, TALLAHASSEE FL 32301
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHARLIE WARD, 3768 LONGFELLOW RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
CHARLIE WARD, 3551 BLAIRSTONE RD STE 128-217, TALLAHASSEE FL 32301
Signed the 990
JAY MALONE, FINANCE CHAIR/DIR
Phone
(713) 965-3955
Return prepared by
SOMMERVILLE & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

THE CHARLIE & TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, EVENTS, AND CAUSES SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO CHRISTIAN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH SPORTS AND ART, AND DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A PUBLIC CHARITY, ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, SUPPORTING YOUTH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORTS, EDUCATION, THE ARTS AND WELLNESS AND SUPPORTING DISASTER RELIEF INITIATIVES. THE CHARLIE & TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION LAUNCHED THE MULTISPORT SHOE DRIVE IN 2024 AND SUPPORTED 200 YOUNG ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN POP WARNER AND CHEER PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD WHO WANTS TO BE PART OF A TEAM HAS THE FOOTWEAR THEY NEED TO COMPETE SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY. BY MEETING THIS CRITICAL NEED, WE HELP KEEP CHILDREN PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND FOSTER THEIR GROWTH WITHIN THE STRUCTURE AND MENTORSHIP OF TEAM SPORTS. THE CHARLIE & TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION ALSO HOSTS MENTOR LEADERSHIP BASKETBALL CLINICS ANNUALLY. THESE FREE CLINICS ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE YOUTH THROUGH A DYNAMIC BLEND OF BASKETBALL TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND EXPOSURE TO STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, AND MATH) CONCEPTS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WE ARE INVESTING IN THE WHOLE CHILD - BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT - AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT.
    Expenses $108,078 · grants $82,149 · revenue $5,788

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1027572
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$189,722
Income (IRS master file)
$270,727

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$250,540$178,900$189,722IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$159,609$56,238$118,082XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: CHARLIE WARD
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-1027572).

Questions about CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC is 85-1027572.
Is CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHARLIE WARD.
Who are the officers and directors of CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHARLIE AND TONJA WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $250,540, expenses of $178,900 and total assets of $189,722 at year end.

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