By Every Word Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $831K in total assets. In 2024, it made $37K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $80K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$831K
+6.9% YoY
Revenue
$90K
+48.5% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$37K
-13.3% YoY
Expenses
$37K
-14.3% YoY
About By Every Word Foundation
Based on IRS filings
By Every Word Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $831K in total assets. In 2024, it made $37K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $830,972 | $777,627 | $760,029 |
| Revenue | $90,481 | $60,922 | $-1,478,296 |
| Expenses | $37,136 | $43,324 | $103,985 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $36,752 | $42,385 | $71,525 |
| Net Investment Income | $79,836 | $59,983 | $11,191 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,350 | $15,040 | $87,850 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia LaPrise | Dir | 1 | — |
| William M LaPrise | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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