The Ware Foundation's mission is to contribute to this vision of a more perfect future through creative adherence to its values and program interests. Core values of the Foundation are:
- Demonstrating a reverence for humanity and all life
- An awareness of the global dimensions of society and the environment
- Honoring the principles of liberty and freedom
The Foundation's priority is to support organizations that:
- Seek to alleviate suffering
- Value the sacred nature of children.
The Ware Foundation provides grants in five categories. The categories are: 1. Health and Well-Being: Includes, but is not limited to, grants supporting patient care and clinical services, education, outreach, community based initiatives, community health, mental health, special populations (e.g. women & children, abuse survivors, trafficking survivors, etc.), specific diseases and conditions, research, nutrition, capital projects for health care facilities, and housing.
2. Education: Includes, but is not limited to, grants aimed at supporting school readiness, access to education, teacher training and professional development, school performance, after school and summer opportunities, community based initiatives, leadership and character development, international and cross-cultural programs, arts programs, capital improvements for educational facilities, and technical capacity building for youth organizations and schools. In selecting child and family service organizations to work with, the Foundation places priority on underserved, marginalized, low-income communities and at-risk youth.
3. Humanitarian Projects: Includes, but is not limited to, grants that address human rights issues and promote inclusiveness
4. Environmental Projects: Includes, but is not limited to, grants that protect the environment and promote wildlife conservation.
5. Domestic and International: Includes, but is not limited to, grants that address global issues and issues affecting communities in the US