Private foundation · EIN 82-3325659

Way Foundation Inc

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Wilmington, DE

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202523189349102427
Total assets (EOY)$28,445,201
Grants paid$1,500,000
Typical (median) grant$30,000
Grants listed29
Giving in home state (DE)5%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K9
$25K–$100K16
$100K+4

Smallest $5,000 · Largest $272,500

Geographic focus

PA
49%
MD
22%
IL
8%
NJ
6%
DE
5%
CA
3%
VA
2%
NY
2%

Common purposes

communitydevelopmentsummerfoundationprojecthanovercapitalcampaignleadershipcenterexpansionleaderservicesmedicineyouth

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$1,148,000$24,810,00431
2024$1,500,000$28,445,20129

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactSTEVE YELLAND
Address1030 WILSON AVE, HANOVER, PA, 17331
Phone6109274550
Form & materialsAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER AND SHOULD CONTAIN A SPECIFIC PROPOSAL. PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.WAYFOUNDATIONFAMILY.ORG/
DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.WAYFOUNDATIONFAMILY.ORG/
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE MADE TO THOSE PUBLIC CHARITIES AND PRIVATE OPERATING FOUNDATIONS DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE MOST DESERVING OF THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation IncBALTIMORE, MDCal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Centers & Community Enhancement Project$272,500
Young Womens Christian AssociationHANOVER, PAYWCA Hanover Capital Campaign$200,000
Food Fix Campaign IncCHICAGO, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$125,000
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program IncGETTYSBURG, PACapital Campaign$100,000
Orchard Friends School A New Jersey Nonprofit CorpRIVERTON, NJCommunication is Connection$70,000
Training Leaders Through Athletics IncHANOVER, PAEveryday Champions - Community Leadership Development center$67,500
For The Love Of A Veteran IncHANOVER, PAHelping Heroes Heal$65,000
The College Settlement Of PhiladelphiaHORSHAM, PACollege Settlement's Summer Camper Fund and Nutrition Program$57,000
University Of DelawareNEWARK, DERegenerative Agriculture & UD Fresh to you farm$52,500
National Interscholastic Cycling AssociationORINDA, CATry-it-out startup and ongoing operations$50,500
Accountability For LifeYORK, PAAFL Expansion Project (Leadership Development Program Implementation and Program Expansion)$50,000
Rodale InstituteKUTZTOWN, PARodale Institute Education Department$50,000
Hanover Public Library Association IncHANOVER, PAMaking the Library More Accessible Fund$41,000
Gerstell Academy IncFINKSBURG, MDGerstell Academy Electronic Sign$40,000
Pallet FoundationALEXANDRIA, VAEnvironmental Research, Industry Growth, and Workforce development$30,000
Rochester Institute Of TechnologyROCHESTER, NYWorkplace Professionalism & Leader to Leader Program$30,000
Chasing The RainbowsDALLASTOWN, PAOperating Expenses to continue expanding services to meet community needs$25,000
Hanover Area Historical SocietyHANOVER, PAHAHS NEW SPACE FOR FACILITIES$25,000
Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital IncBALTIMORE, MDRehabilitation Services for Medically Fragile Children in need$25,000
Semper FidoMARLTON, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000
University Of DelawareNEWARK, DEStudent Athlete Success$20,000
Boy Scouts Of AmericaDILLSBURG, PABattlefield Friends of Scouting Luncheon$15,000
The Childrens Hospital Of PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA, PACHOP's Center for Microbial Medicine Food and Medicine Program$15,000
House Of Hope York PaYORK, PACommunity Counseling Funding$10,000
Mountain Trails Foundation IncPARK CITY, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
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