The Way Foundation Inc

EIN 823325659

Philadelphia, PA 19103 |(215) 972-2344

https://WWW.WAYFOUNDATIONFAMILY.ORG
Total Given 2018–2024
$5.9M
122 grants · $845K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
50%
supporter · 32/64 multi-year
repeat
$36.1M
Assets (2024)
64
Distinct Recipients

About

We respectfully request that Way Foundation Inc.'s quarterly estimated taxes for taxable year ending December 31, 2024 be treated as timely and request that the $26 penalty indicated on Form 2220 be abated because the underpayment in Q3&4 were due to reasonable cause. Treasury Regulations Sec 301.6651-1(c)(1) defines reasonable by asking whether the taxpayer exercised ordinary business care and prudence. The Foundation exercised care and prudence in seeking a reputable firm knowledgeable about exempt organizations to calculate its quarterly estimates for tax period ending December 31, 2024. The firm was unable to reconcile the Foundation's accounts fully in order to calculate the necessary estimated tax payment for Q3&4 based on the annualization method. The underpayment was no fault of the foundation's and the firm is enhancing its procedures to improve its reconciliation process for future quarters. We believe that the underpayment was due to reasonable cause and in no way due to an intentional disregard for the rules, and respectfully request that no 2220 penalty be assessed.

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person STEVEN YELLAND
Phone (215) 972-2344
Deadlines APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.
How to Apply APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER AND SHOULD CONTAIN A SPECIFIC PROPOSAL.
Restrictions GRANTS 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.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2018 $797K $20.3M $22.1M 11
2019 N/A $23.1M $944K N/A
2020 $1.3M $24.0M $171K 24
2022 $1.1M $22.6M $554K 27
2023 $1.1M $29.6M $5.8M 31
2024 $1.5M $36.1M $5.4M 29

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 122 grants on record

Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$48K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$300K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (122 total)

Purpose
Boy Scouts of America Baltimore, MD $300,000 Diamond Campaign 2022
Baltimore Area Council #220 Boy Scouts of America Baltimore, MD $300,000 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION. 2018
Baltimore Area Council #220 Boy Scouts of America Baltimore, MD $300,000 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION. 2020
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD $272,500 Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Centers & Community Enhancement Project 2024
Food Fix Campaign Inc Chicago, IL $250,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Hanover Public Library Association Hanover, PA $250,000 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION. 2018
Food Fix Campaign Chicago, IL $250,000 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN HEALTH AND FOODS 2020
Food Fix Campaign Inc Chicago, IL $250,000 Food Fix Campaign 2023
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD $200,000 Community Enhancement Project at the Spring Grove YMCA in Hanover, PA 2023
Young Womens Christian Association Hanover, PA $200,000 YWCA Hanover Capital Campaign 2024
Food Fix Campaign Inc Chicago, IL $125,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Orchard Friends School Riverton, NJ $105,000 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION. 2020
National Center for Family Recovery (Ncffr) Philadelphia, PA $101,250 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION. 2020
University of Delaware Newark, DE $100,000 Delaware First Campaign 2022
University of Delaware Newark, DE $100,000 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION. 2018
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program Inc Gettysburg, PA $100,000 Capital Campaign 2024
Hanover Public Library Association Inc Hanover, PA $70,000 Re-envisioning the Teen Library Space 2022
Hanover Public Library Association Inc Hanover, PA $70,000 Guthrie Memorial Library 2023
Orchard Friends School a New Jersey Nonprofit Corp Riverton, NJ $70,000 Communication is Connection 2024
Training Leaders Through Athletics Inc Hanover, PA $67,500 Everyday Champions - Community Leadership Development center 2024
For the Love of a Veteran Inc Hanover, PA $65,000 Helping Heroes Heal 2024
Orchard Friends School a New Jersey Nonprofit Corp Riverton, NJ $63,000 OFS Communications 2023
Gerstell Academy Finksburg, MD $60,000 TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 2020
The College Settlement of Philadelphia Horsham, PA $57,000 College Settlement's Summer Camper Fund and Nutrition Program 2024
University of Delaware Newark, DE $52,500 Regenerative Agriculture & UD Fresh to you farm 2024