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
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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
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Tax year 2024
$698,974
- Grants listed
- 32
- Assets, end of year
- $18,290,066
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Tax year 2023
$710,409
- Grants listed
- 28
- Assets, end of year
- $17,552,370
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Tax year 2022
$719,709
- Grants listed
- 30
- Assets, end of year
- $16,716,675
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Tax year 2021
$866,850
- Grants listed
- 24
- Assets, end of year
- $19,998,403
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Tax year 2020
$811,750
- Grants listed
- 22
- Assets, end of year
- $17,916,959
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Tax year 2019
$1,039,727
- Grants listed
- 30
- Assets, end of year
- $17,218,080
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Tax year 2018
$1,266,805
- Grants listed
- 43
- Assets, end of year
- $15,961,230
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Madison Ridgeland AcademyMadison, MS
2024 donation
$50,000 -
One Hope RefugeWake Forest, NC
2024 donation
$50,000 -
Sisu Integrated LearningGainesville, GA
2024 donation
$50,000 -
St Dominic HospitalJackson, MS
2024 donation
$50,000 -
Womens SourceGainesville, GA
2024 donation
$50,000 -
YMCA Blue Ridge AssemblyBlack MTN, NC
2024 donation
$50,000 -
Soldier FundMadison, MS
2024 donation
$37,615 -
ChildlineAtlanta, GA
2024 donation
$25,000 -
Mississippt BasketballMadison, MS
2024 donation
$25,000 -
Real Christian FoundationRichland, MS
2024 donation
$25,000 -
The Christian Film and TelevisionCamarillo, CA
2024 donation
$25,000 -
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA
2024 donation
$25,000 -
Marley's MuttsTehachapi, CA
2024 donation
$23,000 -
Gainesville Touchdown ClubGainesville, GA
2024 donation
$22,500 -
Glenn Family FoundationMadison, MS
2024 donation
$20,000 -
Global South ArtsMiami, FL
2024 donation
$20,000 -
KidejapaAtlanta, GA
2024 donation
$20,000 -
Mission MississippiJackson, MS
2024 donation
$20,000 -
Rusty Wright CommunicationOrlando, FL
2024 donation
$20,000 -
One Child InternationalCandler, NC
2024 donation
$15,560 -
CruOrlando, FL
2024 donation
$12,000 -
Shine Music and FilmAtlanta, GA
2024 donation
$10,000 -
The Maker StationMarietta, GA
2024 donation
$10,000 -
Wears Valley RanchSevierville, TN
2024 donation
$10,000 -
Sisu of GeorgiaGainesville, GA
2024 donation
$7,500 -
Gainesville High School DugoutGainesville, GA
2024 donation
$5,000 -
Mississippi Metro BalletMadison, MS
2024 donation
$5,000 -
Holy Redemption CogicWarner Robbins, GA
2024 donation
$4,299 -
UmmcJackson, MS
2024 donation
$4,000 -
East Hall High SchoolGainesville, GA
2024 donation
$2,500 -
East Hall Middle SchoolGainesville, GA
2024 donation
$2,500 -
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.
- Human services3 grants $97,61542% of the total
- Education2 grants $60,00026% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $25,00011% of the total
- Public affairs1 grant $25,00011% of the total
- Civil rights1 grant $20,0009% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $2,5001% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Mississippi9 grants $236,615
- Georgia13 grants $211,799
- North Carolina3 grants $115,560
- Florida3 grants $52,000
- California2 grants $48,000
- Virginia1 grant $25,000
- Tennessee1 grant $10,000
Officers, directors and trustees
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
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