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The Way Foundation Inc

Hanover, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 823325659  ·  Private foundation

Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, The Way Foundation Inc has awarded $5.9M across 122 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Baltimore Area Council #220 Boy Scouts of America. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.9M
Total assets
122
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Way Foundation Inc funds

The Way Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Way Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Baltimore Area Council #220 Boy Scouts of America
TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION.
Baltimore, MD$300K2018
Boy Scouts of America
Diamond Campaign
Baltimore, MD$300K2022
Baltimore Area Council #220 Boy Scouts of America
TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION.
Baltimore, MD$300K2020
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Centers & Community Enhancement Project
Baltimore, MD$272K2024
Food Fix Campaign
TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN HEALTH AND FOODS
Chicago, IL$250K2020
Food Fix Campaign Inc
General & Unrestricted
Chicago, IL$250K2022
Hanover Public Library Association
TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION.
Hanover, PA$250K2018
Food Fix Campaign Inc
Food Fix Campaign
Chicago, IL$250K2023
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc
Community Enhancement Project at the Spring Grove YMCA in Hanover, PA
Baltimore, MD$200K2023
Young Womens Christian Association
YWCA Hanover Capital Campaign
Hanover, PA$200K2024
Food Fix Campaign Inc
General & Unrestricted
Chicago, IL$125K2024
Orchard Friends School
TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION.
Riverton, NJ$105K2020
National Center for Family Recovery (ncffr)
TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN EDUCATION.
Philadelphia, PA$101K2020
University of Delaware
Delaware First Campaign
Newark, DE$100K2022
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program Inc
Capital Campaign
Gettysburg, PA$100K2024

The Way Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$797K
2020$1.3M
2022$1.1M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Way Foundation Inc

From The Way Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Way Foundation Inc

Does The Way Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Way Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Way Foundation Inc fund?
The Way Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Baltimore Area Council #220 Boy Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council #220 Boy Scouts of America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Way Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Way Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.9M over 122 grants.
Where is The Way Foundation Inc located?
The Way Foundation Inc is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823325659.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Way Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Way Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.