Ware Foundation Inc

MADISON, MS EIN: 23-7286585

Ware Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established as a trust in 1950 in Pennsylvania. The foundation is based in Madison, Mississippi and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with IRS ruling year 1973.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.3M

+4.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$699K

-1.6% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

-13.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ware Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $890K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to promote social responsibility by providing grants that improve the quality of people's lives, particularly the lives of children.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$20,000

Average Grant

$31,000

Review Cycle

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states total.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.3M (35%)

Mississippi $1.1M (28%)

Georgia $645K (17%)

North Carolina $305K (8%)

Minnesota $170K (4%)

California $154K (4%)

Louisiana $30K (1%)

Texas $30K (1%)

+4 more states

States

California Florida Georgia Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AlpharettaAndersonArlingtonAtlantaBlack MountainCamarilloCandlerChandlerCoconut CreekCoral GablesDallasFt LauderdaleGainesvilleHollywoodJacksonLafayetteLawrencevilleLeesburgMadisonMarietta

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets: $17.6 million to $18.3 million
Annual income: $2.3 million
Total giving (2023): $710,409

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$18,290,066	$17,552,370	$16,716,675
Revenue	$708,710	$477,780	$551,604
Expenses	$1,403,790	$1,415,977	$1,326,756
Qualifying Distributions	$963,378	$896,241	$774,301
Net Investment Income	$268,298	$78,889	$243,578
Distributable Amount	$890,467	$821,987	$858,012

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

136 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Madison Ridgeland Academy ($50,000), One Hope Refuge ($50,000), Sisu Integrated Learning ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDLINE ATLANTA, GA	2024 DONATION	$25,000
CRU ORLANDO, FL	2024 DONATION	$12,000
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
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUGOUT GAINESVILLE, GA	2024 DONATION	$5,000
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
HOLY REDEMPTION COGIC WARNER ROBBINS, GA	2024 DONATION	$4,299

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELIZABETH EASON	PRESIDENT	—	$99,600
MORGAN WARE SOUMAH	VICE PRESIDE	—	$99,600
JOHN EDWARDS	SECRETARY/TR	—	$99,600
JAMES ODOM	TRUSTEE	—	$36,737

Contact Information

Address: 123 Noahs Mill Rd, Madison, MS 39110-7674
Phone: 601-898-4321
Website: www.warefoundation.org
EIN: 23-7286585

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ware Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to promote social responsibility by providing grants that improve the quality of people's lives, particularly the lives of children.

How do I apply for a grant from Ware Foundation Inc?

Ware Foundation operates on a preselected grantmaking model, meaning the foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. There are no submission deadlines for applicants. **Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 179 grants totaling $5.4 million • Median grant size: $20,000 • Average grant size: $31,000 • Individual grant range: $1,000 to $155,000 • Annual distribution: Between $812,000 and $1.4 million annually (2018-2022) • Supported organizations: 76 unique …

Where does Ware Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states total.

What size grants does Ware Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Ware Foundation Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $699K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ware Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ware Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $890K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.