R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation
The R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Sykesville, Maryland. In 2025, it made 44 grants totaling $186,500, with 91% of grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland. Listed grants supported charitable organizations, including churches, community organizations, health care organizations, and charities serving people with disabilities.
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation gave $187K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $186,500
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,239
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,474,930
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6699 Chateau Bay Ct, Sykesville, MD 21784
Phone: (410) 236-4028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wards Chapel United Methodist Church ($60K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 171 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 91% of grant dollars. The other listed recipient-state shares were Florida (2%), Tennessee (1%), Iowa (1%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 44 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2020) to $220K (2022). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wards Chapel United Methodist Church Randallstown, MD | General Support | $60,000 |
| Wards Chapel R Wayne Feezer Scholarship Randallstown, MD | General Support | $30,000 |
| Bridging Life (Carroll Hospice) Westminster, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Carroll County MD Westminster, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Carroll Hospital Foundation Westminster, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Shepherd's Staff of Carroll County Westminster, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Arc of Carroll County Westminster, MD | General Support | $4,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Phoenix, MD | General Support | $3,000 |
| Civitan International Catonsville, MD | General Support | $2,500 |
| Escape Ministries Inc Sykesville, MD | General Support | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,474,930 | $266,418 | $227,424 | $186,500 | 44 | $188,175 | $230,660 | $331,554 |
| 2024 | $3,435,936 | $401,424 | $203,672 | $172,500 | 36 | $174,100 | $368,567 | $281,360 |
| 2023 | $3,238,184 | $406,273 | $207,582 | $171,000 | 27 | $173,010 | $273,177 | $251,806 |
| 2022 | $3,039,493 | $836,220 | $230,740 | $220,002 | 36 | $221,422 | $431,720 | $255,293 |
| 2021 | $2,434,013 | $1,369,022 | $146,994 | $143,503 | 28 | $144,753 | $125,081 | $202,784 |
| 2020 | $1,211,985 | $75,623 | $132,942 | $128,500 | 18 | — | $71,391 | $95,053 |
| 2019 | $1,070,061 | $105,087 | $139,141 | $134,000 | 17 | — | $104,937 | $114,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $332K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for general support. Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations it supported: the Arc of Carroll County says it champions and supports people with developmental disabilities, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on veterans and their families, therapeutic riding for people with special needs, and support for people with Down syndrome.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $186,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants included $60,000 to Wards Chapel United Methodist Church and $30,000 to the Wards Chapel R Wayne Feezer Scholarship, both in Randallstown, Maryland, each for general support. Other notable grants were $15,000 to Bridging Life (Carroll Hospice), $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Carroll County, and $10,000 to Carroll Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Feezer Parker as president/vice president/secretary. Directors listed are Mike Snyder, Steve Roscher, Joseph Stelmack, Brandon Feezer, Heather Snyder, and Cindy Reisberg.
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation is led by Nancy Feezer Parker, President, Vice President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Feezer Parker
President, Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → President, Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Reisberg
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2022) → $350 (2025)
Brandon Feezer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Snyder
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Stelmack
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Snyder
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Roscher
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: K. Douglas Potter (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Beulah Feezer (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $350, to Cindy Reisberg (Director).
Frequently asked questions about R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation
How much does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation give each year?
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation gave $187K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $173K across 36 grants.
What is R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,239, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation give grants?
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westminster, MD (8 grants), Baltimore, MD (7 grants), Randallstown, MD (4 grants) and Sykesville, MD (2 grants).
Does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wards Chapel United Methodist Church ($60,000), Wards Chapel R Wayne Feezer Scholarship ($30,000) and Bridging Life (Carroll Hospice) ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation?
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $332K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for general support. Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations it supported: the Arc of Carroll County says it champions and supports people with developmental disabilities, while St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's EIN?
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0438420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Dr Bhorade Family Foundation
Elmhurst, IL
Assets
$200K
Grants
2
Total Given
$401K
RMNJ Family Foundation
Arcadia, CA
RMNJ Family Foundation funds religious organizations, education, health care, and housing, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California organizations. It made 34 grants in 2024, ranging from $350 to $27,200, with a median grant of $1,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$942K
Grants
34
Total Given
$121K
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
Joseph and Inez E Carbone Foundation
Utica, NY
The Joseph and Inez E Carbone Foundation supports health and medical organizations, education, children and family services, churches, and community groups, primarily in New York. In 2025, it awarded 46 grants totaling $222,650; grants ranged from $350 to $103,000, with a median of $1,500. The filing says there are no application forms or deadlines and no restrictions on awards; contact L Michael Fitzgerald.
Assets
$1.7M
Grants
46
Total Given
$223K
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/r-wayne-feezer-memorial-foundation-morg_96c403ee0eae4b86bf83cce5c458c432
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_510438420_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/r-wayne-feezer-memorial-foundation-morg_96c403ee0eae4b86bf83cce5c458c432},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-16. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?