The Clara E and John H Ware Jr

Foundation · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 20-1083951

The Clara E and John H Ware Jr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $615K. Net investment income was $628K.

Key facts about The Clara E and John H Ware Jr

EIN: 20-1083951
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $615,000
Grants made (2024): 14
Average grant: $43,929
Median grant: $40,000
Total assets: $11,828,456
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Clara E and John H Ware Jr funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Clara E and John H Ware Jr's 14 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (47%), Massachusetts (39%) and Vermont (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants), Gloucester, MA (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants). 21% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Clara E and John H Ware Jr gives

57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.8M

-0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$615K

-8.9% YoY

Grant Count

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

-34.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clara E and John H Ware Jr reported a distributable amount of $725K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Clara E and John H Ware Jr

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $290K (47%)

Massachusetts $241K (39%)

Vermont $80K (13%)

North Carolina $4K (1%)

Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Vermont

Cities

PhiladelphiaBostonGloucesterBurlingtonGlen SpeyChelseaChristianaDurham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,828,456	$11,871,625	$12,197,291
Revenue	$712,431	$436,811	$680,813
Expenses	$702,259	$762,477	$841,247
Qualifying Distributions	$617,946	$677,116	$707,405
Net Investment Income	$628,118	$351,450	$581,884
Distributable Amount	$724,564	$657,978	$673,683

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Brigham & Womens Hospital ($100,000), University of Pennsylvania ($100,000), University of Vermont Foundation ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL Boston, MA	FOR RESEARCH TO INVESTIGATE THE ROLE OF THE GUT MICROBIOME IN PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS	$100,000
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA	PRECLINICAL GENE THERAPY FOR HEARING LOSS PROGRAM	$100,000
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FOUNDATION Burlington, VT	SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM	$80,000
GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE Gloucester, MA	SUPPORT BIOTECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND STEM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS	$50,000
PROJECT HOME Philadelphia, PA	FOR THE HOUSING PROGRAM	$50,000
THE PHOENIX MULTISPORT Boston, MA	FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMING	$50,000
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF THE DEAF Philadelphia, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$40,000
PHILABUNDANCE Philadelphia, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$40,000
SORPTIMIST Philadelphia, PA	FOR LIVE YOUR DREAMS AWARDS PROGRAM WITH A FOCUS ON THE PHILADELPHIA REGION	$35,000
GLOUCESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION Gloucester, MA	SUPPORT THE GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL - MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS	$31,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Joseph R Gates	President	1	—
Paul W Gates	Vice-President	1	—
Lisa R Rich	Treasurer	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Clara E and John H Ware Jr?

The Clara E and John H Ware Jr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Clara E and John H Ware Jr?

As of 2024, The Clara E and John H Ware Jr holds $11.8M in total assets with $712K in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $615K in 2024.

Where does The Clara E and John H Ware Jr operate?

The Clara E and John H Ware Jr has awarded grants in Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont.

What size grants does The Clara E and John H Ware Jr award?

In 2024, The Clara E and John H Ware Jr awarded 14 grants totaling $615K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Clara E and John H Ware Jr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Clara E and John H Ware Jr reported a distributable amount of $725K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Clara E and John H Ware Jr's EIN?

The Clara E and John H Ware Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1083951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.