Way Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-3325659 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$36.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $57,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEVE YELLAND |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 WILSON AVE, HANOVER PA 17331 |
| Phone | 6109274550 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER AND SHOULD CONTAIN A SPECIFIC PROPOSAL. PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.WAYFOUNDATIONFAMILY.ORG/ |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.WAYFOUNDATIONFAMILY.ORG/ |
| 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Centers & Community Enhancement Project | $272,500 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | Hanover, PA | YWCA Hanover Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| Food Fix Campaign Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program Inc | Gettysburg, PA | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Orchard Friends School a New Jersey Nonprofit Corp | Riverton, NJ | Communication is Connection | $70,000 |
| Training Leaders Through Athletics Inc | Hanover, PA | Everyday Champions - Community Leadership Development center | $67,500 |
| For the Love of a Veteran Inc | Hanover, PA | Helping Heroes Heal | $65,000 |
| The College Settlement of Philadelphia | Horsham, PA | College Settlement's Summer Camper Fund and Nutrition Program | $57,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Regenerative Agriculture & UD Fresh to you farm | $52,500 |
| National Interscholastic Cycling Association | Orinda, CA | Try-it-out startup and ongoing operations | $50,500 |
| Accountability for Life | York, PA | AFL Expansion Project (Leadership Development Program Implementation and Program Expansion) | $50,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Kutztown, PA | Rodale Institute Education Department | $50,000 |
| Hanover Public Library Association Inc | Hanover, PA | Making the Library More Accessible Fund | $41,000 |
| Gerstell Academy Inc | Finksburg, MD | Gerstell Academy Electronic Sign | $40,000 |
| Pallet Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Environmental Research, Industry Growth, and Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Workplace Professionalism & Leader to Leader Program | $30,000 |
| Chasing the Rainbows | Dallastown, PA | Operating Expenses to continue expanding services to meet community needs | $25,000 |
| Hanover Area Historical Society | Hanover, PA | Hahs new space for facilities | $25,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc | Baltimore, MD | Rehabilitation Services for Medically Fragile Children in need | $25,000 |
| Semper Fido | Marlton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Student Athlete Success | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Dillsburg, PA | Battlefield Friends of Scouting Luncheon | $15,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | CHOP's Center for Microbial Medicine Food and Medicine Program | $15,000 |
| House of Hope York Pa | York, PA | Community Counseling Funding | $10,000 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation Inc | Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Life Center for Children and Mothers Inc | Glen Rock, PA | Summer Youth Program | $8,000 |
| Summit Grove Christian Conference Center Inc | New Freedom, PA | continued youth development mentorship for summer camp staff and a pool cover | $8,000 |
| Youth for Understanding USA Inc | Saginaw, MI | WAY Foundation and YFU - A Force for Global Good | $8,000 |
| United Way of York County | York, PA | UWYC Seedlings Childcare Scholarship Program - Hanover, PA Childcare Partner(s) | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,500,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,148,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3325659
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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