Foundations that fund organizations in Ware, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ware nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $222K to Ware organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ware around $2,475. 6 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ware
- $222K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $2,475
- Based in MA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ware organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation C/O Northeast Investment Mgmt | Boston, MA | 2 | $77K | $38K | Yes | General donation to fund purchase of food to provide low in…; General fund - non-profit cultural arts and learning center… |
| Gilbert John H G & Grace B Tr Uind | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $46K | $12K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Tua Herbert W Reed Charitable | Dallas, TX | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| George L Draper Fund Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Andrew Bryson Tuw-East Congreg | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Herbert W Reed Tua-Town of Ware | Dallas, TX | 1 | $9,915 | $9,915 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Living Springs Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Conkey Dorothy D Tr Uind | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $3,700 | $1,300 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Helen W Handanian Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 3 | $2,828 | $1,264 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Safelite Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Help org serve charity |
| The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation | Agawam, MA | 1 | $2,475 | $2,475 | Yes | Local farmers awards general |
| Fleming Family Foundation | Hardwick, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward L & Eleanor L Schmidt Tr | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,489 | $1,489 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Eos Foundation | Harwich Port, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Healthy Start Award |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $900 | $450 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Warren Rural Improvement Association | Warren, MA | 1 | $362 | $362 | Preselected only | Plants |
| Arbella Insurance Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Food pantry |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Ware, Massachusetts?
Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation C/O Northeast Investment Mgmt, Gilbert John H G & Grace B Tr Uind, Tua Herbert W Reed Charitable, George L Draper Fund Trust, Andrew Bryson Tuw-East Congreg and 13 others reported grants to Ware organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Ware. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.