The Way Charitable Foundation
The Way Charitable 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 $169K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $111K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$169K
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
-16.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-16.5% YoY
About The Way Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Way Charitable 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 $169K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $111K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $168,972 | $164,524 | $181,255 |
| Revenue | $100,858 | $96,640 | $14,993 |
| Expenses | $96,410 | $113,371 | $5,211 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $95,214 | $112,863 | $5,025 |
| Net Investment Income | $110,941 | $107,632 | $14,993 |
| Distributable Amount | $56,837 | $54,860 | $55,770 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alexander Way | VP | 1 | — |
| Mary Alexander Coleman Way | VP, Dir | 1 | — |
| John Griffith Way | VP | 2 | — |
| Patricia Shields Way | VP | 1 | — |
| William G Way | Pres, Dir, Sec | 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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