The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 2004, with $712,431 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$712K
▲ 63.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$702K
Net assets
$11.8M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation: 202 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2013) to $712K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $712,431▲63.1% | $702,259▼7.9% | $11,828,456▼0.4% | $11,828,456▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $436,811▼35.8% | $762,477▼9.4% | $11,871,625▼2.7% | $11,871,625▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $680,813▼55.7% | $841,247▼1.8% | $12,197,291▼1.3% | $12,197,291▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,535,610▲211% | $856,636▼80.4% | $12,357,725▲5.8% | $12,357,725▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $493,666▼59.2% | $4,363,497▲223% | $11,678,751▼24.9% | $11,678,751▼24.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,208,966▲49.6% | $1,349,487▲1024% | $15,548,582▼0.9% | $15,548,582▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $808,385▲32.7% | $120,037▼10.7% | $15,689,103▲4.6% | $15,689,103▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $609,109▼67.3% | $134,443▼89.5% | $15,000,755▲15.1% | $15,000,755▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,862,640▲53.5% | $1,277,981▼0.1% | $13,033,692▲4.7% | $13,033,692▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,213,296▲4.4% | $1,278,941▼0.6% | $12,449,033▼0.5% | $12,449,033▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,161,689 | $1,286,837▲25.9% | $12,514,678▼1.0% | $12,514,678▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,021,773▲14.2% | $12,639,826▲1.4% | $12,639,826▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $894,435▼34.4% | $12,464,100▼1.0% | $12,464,100▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,364,162 | $12,593,077 | $12,593,077 | 990PF |
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Data for The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation (EIN 20-1083951) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.