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Also known as: C/O AMARILLO NATIONAL BANK-TRUST
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Ware Foundation is a private corporation based in AMARILLO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is B T Ware Ii. It holds total assets of $19.8M. Annual income is reported at $10.1M. Total assets have grown from $11.7M in 2011 to $19.8M in 2024. 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 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Ware Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $14.3M, with a median grant of $4.5M. Annual giving has grown from $877K in 2020 to $4.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.9M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $877K to $4.6M, with an average award of $3.6M. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Ware Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Ware Foundation has distributed a total of $14.3M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $4.5M, with an average of $3.6M. Individual grants have ranged from $877K to $4.6M.
Ware Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ware Foundation is headquartered in AMARILLO, TX.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William J Ware | SECRETARY AN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard C Ware Ii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick Ware | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$19.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$19.8M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$14.3M
Average Grant
$3.6M
Median Grant
$4.5M
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$4.5M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached 2023 DonationsSEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Amarillo, TX | $4.6M | 2023 |
| See Attached 2022 DonationsSEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Amarillo, TX | $4.5M | 2022 |
| See Attached ScheduleSEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Amarillo, TX | $877K | 2020 |