Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation
The Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagle, Idaho. It states that it supports efforts to prevent cruelty, assist communities caring for people in need, support local law enforcement, conserve land, and advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease.
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation gave $55.4M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $990K), mostly in Georgia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,432,302
- +1618.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $989,863
- +1526.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,718
- Total assets
- $220,981,495
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (23 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2797 W Sugarberry Drive, Eagle, ID 83616
Phone: (208) 344-2666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 1318 Land Trust Inc ($53.2M). Together the top 10 received $54.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($19,936), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 250 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 3% to recipients in Idaho. The reported shares for Nebraska, Oregon, and Alabama were each 0% when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 55 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $1.7M. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 308% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $902K (2020) to $57.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $55.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1318 Land Trust Inc Atlanta, GA | Conservation and protection of granite deposit and natural resources. | $53,240,000 |
| First Responder's Health Institute Boise, ID | General Operations | $275,000 |
| Abor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold Boise, ID | General Operations | $160,000 |
| Boise State Athletic Association Boise, ID | Broncobold Mental Health Awareness | $147,612 |
| Cascade Academy Bend, OR | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Hoops 4 Kids Idaho Meridian, ID | General Operations | $90,000 |
| Lagrange Police Department Lagrange, GA | Animal Protection | $75,223 |
| Christian Outreach Multimedia Events Inc (Come) Caldwell, ID | General Operations | $67,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 56 grants in 2024, 53 in 2023, and 50 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,981,495 | $12,303,344 | $61,198,131 | $55,432,302 | 56 | $55,432,302 | $5,289,928 | $17,977,558 |
| 2023 | $216,636,282 | $10,496,850 | $8,594,148 | $3,226,313 | 53 | $3,226,313 | $5,129,015 | $16,701,858 |
| 2022 | $214,733,580 | $4,718,411 | $9,603,687 | $2,150,556 | 50 | $2,150,556 | — | $16,069,039 |
| 2021 | $219,618,856 | $24,900,954 | $63,598,418 | $57,140,975 | 44 | $57,140,975 | $18,593,814 | $15,324,254 |
| 2020 | $260,316,320 | $19,106,252 | $6,845,177 | $901,709 | 47 | — | $1,374,222 | $13,190,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated activities include promoting the prevention of cruelty; assisting communities in the care of the needy and local law enforcement agencies; preserving land in its natural state; and supporting medical clinics, facilities, and organizations working on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in emergency responder health, tree planting, children’s cancer support, trauma care, child sexual abuse prevention, and rural healthcare. For example, First Responders Health Institute describes its mission as optimizing wellness, longevity, occupational health, and on-duty performance among emergency response professionals. Camp Rainbow Gold says it provides emotionally empowering experiences to Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Syringa Hospital Foundation describes its purpose as augmenting the financial and medical activity and welfare of its hospital district and rural healthcare community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $55,432,302. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $53,240,000, with a median of $18,718. The largest grant was $53,240,000 to 1318 Land Trust Inc. in Atlanta, for conservation and protection of a granite deposit and natural resources.
Other notable 2024 grants included $275,000 to First Responder’s Health Institute for general operations; $250,000 each to Arbor Day Foundation and Boise Rescue Mission, both for general operations; $160,000 to Camp Rainbow Gold for general operations; and $147,612 to an individual recipient Athletic Association for BroncoBOLD mental health awareness. Community Outreach Behavioral Services received $37,350; it describes its work as providing trauma care for human trafficking victims across Idaho and offering prevention and awareness training. Building Hope Today received $31,200; it describes its mission as preventing and reducing childhood sexual abuse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brenda Thueson and Ed Bodily as trustees.
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Thueson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $240K (2024)
Ed Bodily
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $240K, to Brenda Thueson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation
How much does Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation give each year?
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation gave $55.4M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 53 grants.
What is Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,718, and its average grant was $989,863, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation give grants?
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (15 grants), Meridian, ID (6 grants), Lagrange, GA (2 grants) and Garden City, ID (2 grants).
Does Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 61% of Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (12 grants).
Who are Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 1318 Land Trust Inc ($53,240,000), First Responder's Health Institute ($275,000) and Abor Day Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($19,936), which are not listed by name. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation?
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation reported $221.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated activities include promoting the prevention of cruelty; assisting communities in the care of the needy and local law enforcement agencies; preserving land in its natural state; and supporting medical clinics, facilities, and organizations working on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3666403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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