The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation, established by Marjorie Montgomery Ward Baker in 1959, aims to support and strengthen charitable institutions that offer quality educational and cultural programming for the present and future residents of Chicago, Illinois, and its surrounding communities.
The grant program focuses on supporting Arts, Culture, & Humanities, and Education. It primarily awards grants that are 1 year in duration, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to enhancing educational and cultural opportunities in Chicago and its nearby areas.