Ware Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Mississippi · EIN 23-7286585 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$699K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$18.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Ridgeland Academy | Madison, MS | 2024 donation | $50,000 |
| One Hope Refuge | Wake Forest, NC | 2024 donation | $50,000 |
| Sisu Integrated Learning | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $50,000 |
| St Dominic Hospital | Jackson, MS | 2024 donation | $50,000 |
| Womens Source | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $50,000 |
| YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly | Black Mountain, NC | 2024 donation | $50,000 |
| Soldier Fund | Madison, MS | 2024 donation | $37,615 |
| Childline | Atlanta, GA | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| Mississippt Basketball | Madison, MS | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| Real Christian Foundation | Richland, MS | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| The Christian Film and Television | Camarillo, CA | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| Marley's Mutts | Tehachapi, CA | 2024 donation | $23,000 |
| Gainesville Touchdown Club | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $22,500 |
| Glenn Family Foundation | Madison, MS | 2024 donation | $20,000 |
| Global South Arts | Miami, FL | 2024 donation | $20,000 |
| Kidejapa | Atlanta, GA | 2024 donation | $20,000 |
| Mission Mississippi | Jackson, MS | 2024 donation | $20,000 |
| Rusty Wright Communication | Orlando, FL | 2024 donation | $20,000 |
| One Child International | Candler, NC | 2024 donation | $15,560 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | 2024 donation | $12,000 |
| Shine Music and Film | Atlanta, GA | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| The Maker Station | Marietta, GA | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Wears Valley Ranch | Sevierville, TN | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Sisu of Georgia | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $7,500 |
| Gainesville High School Dugout | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Metro Ballet | Madison, MS | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Holy Redemption Cogic | Warner Robbins, GA | 2024 donation | $4,299 |
| Ummc | Jackson, MS | 2024 donation | $4,000 |
| East Hall High School | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| East Hall Middle School | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| Gainesville High School | Gainesville, GA | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $698,974 | 32 |
| 2023 | $710,409 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7286585
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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