Private foundation · EIN 31-1730429 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ware Bluegrass Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $162K total, median $20K. 57% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$162K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in FL
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Lions Eye ClinicBonita Springs, FLProject/program support$40K
Lee Memorial Health System Golisano Children's Hospital of Sw FlFort Myers, FLProject/program support$37K
Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte, NCProject/program support$25K
Um Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteMiami, FLProject/program support$20K
University of Pikeville for Kentucky College of OptometryPikeville, KYProject/program support$20K
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually ImpairedCincinnati, OHProject/program support$10K
Lighthouse of Collier IncNaples, FLGeneral operating support$10K

By state: Florida 4 · North Carolina 1 · Kentucky 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

The Ware Bluegrass Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Fifth Third Bank of Florida, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Ware Bluegrass Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Ware Bluegrass Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $162K across 7 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Ware Bluegrass Foundation Inc give?

Florida (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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