Ware Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Mississippi · EIN 99-0492605 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$200K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Baptist Church | Houston, MS | To assist church of meeting its goals | $75,000 |
| Houston United Methodist Church | Houston, MS | To help church meet its goals | $50,000 |
| Mount Vernon Baptist Church | Tupelo, MS | To assist church in reaching its goals | $50,000 |
| Bethel Baptist Church | Woodland, MS | To help church meet its goals | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349104914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0492605
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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