Since 1968, the Ward Foundation, Inc. – the 501c3 nonprofit that runs the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving and Art Festival – has relied on the generosity of individuals and businesses to continue on our mission to create spaces and opportunities for learning about artistic traditions, community heritage, and connections to the natural environment.

Your contributions are essential to the success and growth of the Ward Foundation. Every gift helps the Ward Foundation continue as an educational and cultural resource for all.

Event-Sponsors

Our 2026 Sponsors

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Individual Sponsors

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Sponsorship Packages

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Become An Event Sponsor

Documents
file download2026 Worlds Sponsorship Form.pdf
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Help us continue to impact our shared communities by filling in our “Become an Event Sponsor” form below, or send us a message on the Contact Form for information about:

  • Corporate Sponsorships
  • Planned Gifts
  • Tribute and Memorial Gifts
  • Endowments
  • Employee Matching Gifts

For Internal Revenue Service reporting purposes, the Ward Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit Maryland Corporation. The Ward Foundation Federal Tax ID Number: 23-7088071.

Thank you for your support!