The Way Church
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Way Church?
The Way Church is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc ($1.1M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($200K), Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc ($166K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Way Church between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc | $1,118,226 | 1 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $200,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc | $166,363 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | $11,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Eiseman Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sam Family Charitable Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Robert E & Janice C Harpenau Founda | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Yow Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Firehouse Ministries Inc | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
What grants has The Way Church received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc | FIGHT HUNGER | $1,118,226 |
| 2025 | Sam Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Help family after their home was burned down in Alta Dena fire | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Robert E & Janice C Harpenau Founda | FOR USE BY ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Firehouse Ministries Inc | To Further their charitable programs to spread the Word of God | $100 |
| 2024 | Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc | Congregations with Community | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc | Mental Health 7/2024 | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Oldham Little Church Foundation | A/V Equipment | $11,500 |
| 2024 | Eiseman Foundation | FUNDING FOR CHURCHES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc | Communication and Leadership 5/2023 | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Yow Foundation Inc | Religious Support | $500 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc | Estate Planning | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Eiseman Foundation | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc | Mgmnt & Asset Growth | $11,363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Way Church?
The Way Church is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc ($1.1M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($200K), Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc ($166K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Way Church between 2020–2025.
Who is The Way Church's largest funder?
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Way Church, with $1.1M across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has The Way Church received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Way Church across 19 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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