The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1083951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$705K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$16.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $70,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | Rich family research fund | $100,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Preclinical gene therapy for hearing loss program | $100,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | Support graduate scholarships | $100,000 |
| Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute | Gloucester, MA | Support instructor position | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania School of the Deaf | Philadelphia, PA | Support psd's deaf professionals in residence program | $70,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | For the housing program | $50,000 |
| The Phoenix Multisport | Boston, MA | Support capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Sorptimist | Philadelphia, PA | Support the live your deams awards program | $35,000 |
| Gloucester Education Foundation | Gloucester, MA | High school - medical assisting instructional materials | $30,000 |
| Deep Vellum Publishing | Dallas, TX | Support english translation of stefano d'arrigo's horcynus orca | $25,000 |
| Theatre Exile | Philadelphia, PA | Support the paper wings program | $20,000 |
| Enchantment Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center | New Bedford, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Harvard Divinity School | Cambridge, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Harvard Catholic Center | Cambridge, MA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $705,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $615,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $675,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102148
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1083951
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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