Backing families. Building futures.
The Newman and Zeneth Ward Family Foundation supports education, community health, and local resilience in Utah and beyond.
About the Foundation
The Newman and Zeneth Ward Family Foundation is a private family foundation committed to investing in opportunity for families and youth. We take a partnership approach, working alongside trusted community organizations to support practical projects with measurable outcomes. Our grantmaking focuses on education, community health, and local resilience, with an emphasis on accountability and long-term impact.
EIN 87-0640485 — Provo, UT — Public charity
Focus Areas & Grants
We invest in opportunity for families and youth through education, community health, and local resilience—backing practical projects, trusted partners, and measurable results.
Education & Youth
Supporting tutoring programs, scholarships, and youth development initiatives administered through partner organizations.
We fund tutoring and mentorship programs that help students succeed academically, scholarship programs administered by trusted educational partners, and youth development initiatives that build leadership and life skills. All programs emphasize measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.
Community Health
Funding preventive care programs, mental wellness initiatives, and community-based health education.
Our community health grants support preventive care and wellness programs, mental health initiatives that reduce stigma and expand access, and community health education that empowers families to make informed decisions. We prioritize programs that address upstream factors and build community capacity.
Local Resilience
Supporting food security, emergency preparedness, and neighborhood-strengthening projects.
We invest in food security initiatives including community gardens and food distribution programs, emergency preparedness training and resources for vulnerable populations, and neighborhood projects that strengthen local connections and mutual support networks.
Innovation Micro-grants
Small pilot grants for novel approaches with clear, measurable outcomes.
Innovation micro-grants support small-scale pilots testing new approaches to community challenges. These grants emphasize clear hypotheses, defined success metrics, and learning opportunities. Successful pilots may qualify for expanded support or replication in other communities.
Typical grant sizes vary based on project scope and organizational capacity. All funding decisions are based on strategic alignment, partner capacity, and measurable impact potential.
Impact by the Numbers
Activity summaries and detailed impact reports are available upon request. We are committed to transparency and accountability in all our grantmaking.
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Get in Touch
Address: 1902 North 1640 West, Provo, Utah 84604, USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1-385-774-9201