William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation)
Invitation OnlyFulton, Maryland · EIN 52-6415690 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$500
Total assets$868K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Church | Fulton, MD | General Fund | $17,602 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Young Life of Howard County | Ellicott City, MD | General Fund | $2,186 |
| World Telehealth Initiative | Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa | Lexington, VA | General Fund | $1,400 |
| CTEL (Ctr for Telehealth & E-Health Law) | Washington, DC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Scouting America Hoosier Trails Council | Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $1,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Staff Support | $1,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Howard County | Columbia, MD | General Fund | $600 |
| Christian Legal Society | Springfield, VA | General Fund | $500 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Staff Support | $500 |
| Engineering Ministries Intl | Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $500 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | General Fund | $500 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $500 |
| Purdue Christian Campus House | West Lafayette, IN | General Fund | $500 |
| Reservoir High School Music Boosters | Fulton, MD | General Fund | $500 |
| Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition | Washington, DC | General Fund | $500 |
| University of Maryland School of Law | Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $500 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | General Fund | $500 |
| Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership | Westlake Village, CA | General Fund | $250 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General Fund | $200 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | General Fund | $100 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | General Fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,838 | 24 |
| 2024 | $29,044 | 23 |
| 2023 | $15,240 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6415690
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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