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Ware Foundation Inc

Madison, Mississippi  ·  EIN 237286585  ·  Private foundation

Based in Madison, Mississippi, Ware Foundation Inc has awarded $5.5M across 200 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Barry University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$17.2M
Total assets
200
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ware Foundation Inc funds

Ware Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ware Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Barry University
2019 DONATION
Miami Shores, FL$155K2019
Movieguide
2019 DONATION
Camarillo, CA$150K2019
Asli
2018 DONATION
Minneapolis, MN$150K2018
Florida International University
2018 DONATION
Miami, FL$105K2018
Florida International University
2019 DONATION
Miami, FL$105K2019
City Year
2019 DONATION
Miami, FL$100K2019
Canopy Children's Solutions
2019 DONATION
Jackson, MS$100K2019
Movieguide
2018 DONATION
Camarillo, CA$100K2018
City Year
2018 DONATION
Miami, FL$100K2018
Canopy Children's Solutions
2020 DONATION
Jackson, MS$100K2020
City Year
2020 DONATION
Miami, FL$100K2020
Canopy Childrens Solutions
2022 DONATION
Jackson, MS$100K2022
One Child International
2023 DONATION
Ft Lauderdale, FL$99K2023
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
2020 DONATION
Miami, FL$85K2020
Florida International University
2020 DONATION
Miami, FL$80K2020

Ware Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.5M
2019$1.1M
2020$812K
2022$720K
2023$710K
2024$699K

How to apply for funding from Ware Foundation Inc

From Ware Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Ware Foundation Inc

Does Ware Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Ware Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ware Foundation Inc fund?
Ware Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Barry University, Movieguide, Asli. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ware Foundation Inc give in grants?
Ware Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 200 grants.
Where is Ware Foundation Inc located?
Ware Foundation Inc is based in Madison, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237286585.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ware Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ware Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.