The Way Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $52K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$52K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+0.0% YoY
About The Way Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Way Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seventh Reformed Church ($48,000), Feeding America West Michigan ($4,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEVENTH REFORMED CHURCH GRAND RAPIDS, MI | RELIGION | $48,000 |
| FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN COMSTOCK PARK, MI | RELIGION | $4,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART DECKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KEN DECKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARLENE DECKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Way Foundation?
The Way Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Way Foundation operate?
The Way Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does The Way Foundation award?
In 2024, The Way Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $52K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Way Foundation's EIN?
The Way Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3374797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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