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Amy & Leslie Ware Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. It holds total assets of $620K. Annual income is reported at $146K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, District of Columbia and Tennessee. According to available records, Amy & Leslie Ware Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $588K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $313K, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Amy & Leslie Ware Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC.
Amy & Leslie Ware Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $313K.
Amy & Leslie Ware Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Amy & Leslie Ware Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy A Ware | PRE/TREA/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie D Ware | SECRETARY/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melissa Douglass | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$393K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$2.2M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$343K
Contributions
$856K
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese Of DallasRELIGIOUS | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical CenterCANCER RESEARCH | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2022 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Of DallasCHARITABLE | Garland, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| American Enterprise InstituteCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| State Fair Of Texas Youth LivestockEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $35K | 2022 |
| Texas Dept Of Public Safety FoundaEDUCATIONAL | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Phoenix House TexasCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $11K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Of North TexasCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Educational First StepsEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| La Fiesta De Las Seis BanderasCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra LeagueEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Vinalhaven Lions Club Scholarship FEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Dallas Museum Of ArtEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Smu Dedman School Of LawEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $313K | 2020 |
| The Salvation ArmyCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities DallasCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| American Heart AssociationPUBLIC HEALTH | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater TexasCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| Retina Foundation Of The SouthwestCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2020 |
| Kappa TablescapesEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2020 |
| The Hockaday SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2020 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchRELIGIOUS | Dallas, TX | $350 | 2020 |