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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7286585

Ware Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Madison, MS. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 32 grants and $698,974 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
The Ware Foundation
1888 Main Street, Ste C 439
Madison, MS 39110
website upload
Form and materials
Application must be in writing. The grant application process is outlined on the foundation website which includes instructions and application portal access. Telephone inquiries are not accepted. The ware foundation website is www.warefoundation.org.
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions
There are no restrictions or limitations on the awards.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $698,974

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $18,290,066
  • Tax year 2023

    $710,409

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $17,552,370
  • Tax year 2022

    $719,709

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $16,716,675
  • Tax year 2021

    $866,850

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $19,998,403
  • Tax year 2020

    $811,750

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $17,916,959
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,039,727

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $17,218,080
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,266,805

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $15,961,230

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Madison Ridgeland AcademyMadison, MS

    2024 donation

    $50,000
  2. One Hope RefugeWake Forest, NC

    2024 donation

    $50,000
  3. Sisu Integrated LearningGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $50,000
  4. St Dominic HospitalJackson, MS

    2024 donation

    $50,000
  5. Womens SourceGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $50,000
  6. YMCA Blue Ridge AssemblyBlack MTN, NC

    2024 donation

    $50,000
  7. Soldier FundMadison, MS

    2024 donation

    $37,615
  8. ChildlineAtlanta, GA

    2024 donation

    $25,000
  9. Mississippt BasketballMadison, MS

    2024 donation

    $25,000
  10. Real Christian FoundationRichland, MS

    2024 donation

    $25,000
  11. The Christian Film and TelevisionCamarillo, CA

    2024 donation

    $25,000
  12. The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    2024 donation

    $25,000
  13. Marley's MuttsTehachapi, CA

    2024 donation

    $23,000
  14. Gainesville Touchdown ClubGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $22,500
  15. Glenn Family FoundationMadison, MS

    2024 donation

    $20,000
  16. Global South ArtsMiami, FL

    2024 donation

    $20,000
  17. KidejapaAtlanta, GA

    2024 donation

    $20,000
  18. Mission MississippiJackson, MS

    2024 donation

    $20,000
  19. Rusty Wright CommunicationOrlando, FL

    2024 donation

    $20,000
  20. One Child InternationalCandler, NC

    2024 donation

    $15,560
  21. CruOrlando, FL

    2024 donation

    $12,000
  22. Shine Music and FilmAtlanta, GA

    2024 donation

    $10,000
  23. The Maker StationMarietta, GA

    2024 donation

    $10,000
  24. Wears Valley RanchSevierville, TN

    2024 donation

    $10,000
  25. Sisu of GeorgiaGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $7,500
  26. Gainesville High School DugoutGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $5,000
  27. Mississippi Metro BalletMadison, MS

    2024 donation

    $5,000
  28. Holy Redemption CogicWarner Robbins, GA

    2024 donation

    $4,299
  29. UmmcJackson, MS

    2024 donation

    $4,000
  30. East Hall High SchoolGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $2,500
  31. East Hall Middle SchoolGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $2,500
  32. Gainesville High SchoolGainesville, GA

    2024 donation

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services3 grants $97,61542% of the total
  2. Education2 grants $60,00026% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $25,00011% of the total
  4. Public affairs1 grant $25,00011% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $20,0009% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $2,5001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Mississippi9 grants $236,615
  2. Georgia13 grants $211,799
  3. North Carolina3 grants $115,560
  4. Florida3 grants $52,000
  5. California2 grants $48,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $25,000
  7. Tennessee1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Elizabeth EasonPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $99,600
  • Morgan Ware SoumahVICE PRESIDE Hours 0Pay $99,600
  • John EdwardsSECRETARY/TR Hours 0Pay $99,600
  • James OdomTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $36,737

The return

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