The Will Group Foundation Inc
The Will Group Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Frederick, Maryland. It says its mission is to foster donor legacy through responsible giving to organizations supporting community needs, with preference for Frederick County and the surrounding area.
The Will Group Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Will Group Foundation Inc gave $87K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $5,438
- Median grant
- $1,975
- Total assets
- $1,000,646
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Will Group Foundation Inc
- 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. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1476, Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: (240) 236-7139
Website: https://thewillgroupfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Will Group Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asian American Center of Frederick ($30K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website gives preference to Frederick County, Maryland, and the surrounding area. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 11% to recipients in Texas; the filing also reports a 0% share for Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Will Group Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian American Center of Frederick Frederick, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $30,000 |
| Mental Health Association Frederick, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $10,000 |
| The Frederick Center Frederick, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $10,000 |
| The Safe Ride Foundation Frederick, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $10,000 |
| Human Trafficking Institute Dallas, TX | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $10,000 |
| Supporting Older Adults Through RESOURCES(SOAR) Frederick, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $5,000 |
| Operation Second Chance Germantown, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Frederick Chapter Monrovia, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $2,250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County Frederick, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $1,700 |
| Women's Giving Circle Frederick, MD | To support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,000,646 | $147,540 | $88,372 | $87,000 | 16 | $87,000 | $90,168 | $47,200 |
| 2023 | $900,680 | $96,944 | $66,686 | — | — | — | $41,749 | — |
| 2022 | $761,685 | $50,275 | $69,578 | — | — | — | $41,775 | — |
| 2021 | $990,328 | $67,864 | $44,095 | — | — | — | $61,364 | — |
| 2020 | $900,411 | $154,039 | $40,518 | — | — | — | $123,039 | — |
| 2019 | $786,890 | $60,585 | $1,022 | — | — | — | $60,585 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Will Group Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve the community and support those in need, integrating its donors’ legacy with current community needs. Its website gives preference to Frederick County and the surrounding area.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address LGBTQ+ advocacy and support (The Frederick Center), services for wounded, injured, and ill combat veterans and their families (Operation Second Chance), and scholarships and other college programs (Frederick Community College Foundation). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $87,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,975. The largest listed grants were $30,000 to the Asian American Center of Frederick; $10,000 each to the Mental Health Association, The Frederick Center, The Safe Ride Foundation, and the Human Trafficking Institute; and $5,000 each to Supporting Older Adults Through Resources (SOAR) and Operation Second Chance. The filing states that these grants supported each recipient’s mission, programs, events, and operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beth Strakonsky as secretary, Charles Remus II as president, Cynthia Palmer as treasurer, Kimberly Chaney as vice president, and Jill Lizza as director.
The Will Group Foundation Inc is led by Charles Remus II, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Remus II
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Lizza
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Strakonsky
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Chaney
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Palmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarah Lynn (2020) — Director
- Former: John D Yee (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Will Group Foundation Inc
How much does The Will Group Foundation Inc give each year?
The Will Group Foundation Inc gave $87K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Will Group Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Will Group Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,975, and its average grant was $5,438, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Will Group Foundation Inc give grants?
The Will Group Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (8 grants).
Does The Will Group Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Will Group Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Will Group Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Will Group Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Asian American Center of Frederick ($30,000), Mental Health Association ($10,000) and The Frederick Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Will Group Foundation Inc?
The Will Group Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Will Group Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve the community and support those in need, integrating its donors’ legacy with current community needs. Its website gives preference to Frederick County and the surrounding area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Will Group Foundation Inc?
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 The Will Group Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Will Group Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0012378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Will Group Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Will Group Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-will-group-foundation-inc-morg_6b2d5f24595d4299a481ec849b0f7758
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