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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 82-3325659

Way Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 29 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Steve Yelland
1030 Wilson Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(610) 927-4550
Form and materials
Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter and should contain a specific proposal. Please visit https://www.wayfoundationfamily.org/
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time. Please visit https://www.wayfoundationfamily.org/
Restrictions
Grants are made to those public charities and private operating foundations determined from time to time by the board of directors to be most deserving of the financial support

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,500,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $28,445,201

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,148,000

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $24,810,004

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,150,000

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $20,277,328

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,135,428

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $21,039,784

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,317,010

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $19,912,699

  • Tax year 2019

    $841,750

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $21,130,321

  • Tax year 2018

    $797,000

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $21,005,871

Grants paid in 2024

29 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Cal Ripken Sr Foundation IncBaltimore, MD

    Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Centers & Community Enhancement Project

    $272,500
  2. Young Womens Christian AssociationHanover, PA

    YWCA Hanover Capital Campaign

    $200,000
  3. Food Fix Campaign IncWashington, DC

    General & Unrestricted

    $125,000
  4. Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program IncGettysburg, PA

    Capital Campaign

    $100,000
  5. Orchard Friends School A New Jersey Nonprofit CorpRiverton, NJ

    Communication is Connection

    $70,000
  6. Training Leaders Through Athletics IncHanover, PA

    Everyday Champions - Community Leadership Development center

    $67,500
  7. For the Love of A Veteran IncHanover, PA

    Helping Heroes Heal

    $65,000
  8. The College Settlement of PhiladelphiaHorsham, PA

    College Settlement's Summer Camper Fund and Nutrition Program

    $57,000
  9. University of DelawareNewark, DE

    Regenerative Agriculture & UD Fresh to you farm

    $52,500
  10. National Interscholastic Cycling AssociationOrinda, CA

    Try-it-out startup and ongoing operations

    $50,500
  11. Accountability for LifeYork, PA

    AFL Expansion Project (Leadership Development Program Implementation and Program Expansion)

    $50,000
  12. Rodale InstituteKutztown, PA

    Rodale Institute Education Department

    $50,000
  13. Hanover Public Library Association IncHanover, PA

    Making the Library More Accessible Fund

    $41,000
  14. Gerstell Academy IncFinksburg, MD

    Gerstell Academy Electronic Sign

    $40,000
  15. Pallet FoundationAlexandria, VA

    Environmental Research, Industry Growth, and Workforce development

    $30,000
  16. Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY

    Workplace Professionalism & Leader to Leader Program

    $30,000
  17. Chasing the RainbowsDallastown, PA

    Operating Expenses to continue expanding services to meet community needs

    $25,000
  18. Hanover Area Historical SocietyHanover, PA

    Hahs new space for facilities

    $25,000
  19. Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital IncBaltimore, MD

    Rehabilitation Services for Medically Fragile Children in need

    $25,000
  20. Semper FidoMarlton, NJ

    General & Unrestricted

    $25,000
  21. University of DelawareNewark, DE

    Student Athlete Success

    $20,000
  22. Boy Scouts of AmericaDillsburg, PA

    Battlefield Friends of Scouting Luncheon

    $15,000
  23. The Childrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    CHOP's Center for Microbial Medicine Food and Medicine Program

    $15,000
  24. House of Hope York PAJacobus, PA

    Community Counseling Funding

    $10,000
  25. Mountain Trails Foundation IncPark City, UT

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  26. New Life Center for Children and Mothers IncGlen Rock, PA

    Summer Youth Program

    $8,000
  27. Summit Grove Christian Conference Center IncNew Freedom, PA

    continued youth development mentorship for summer camp staff and a pool cover

    $8,000
  28. Youth for Understanding USA IncSaginaw, MI

    WAY Foundation and YFU - A Force for Global Good

    $8,000
  29. United Way of York CountyYork, PA

    UWYC Seedlings Childcare Scholarship Program - Hanover, PA Childcare Partner(s)

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $412,50032% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $210,00016% of the total
  3. Human services6 grants $183,00014% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture2 grants $175,00014% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $125,00010% of the total
  6. Youth development2 grants $75,5006% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $95,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania16 grants $741,500
  2. Maryland3 grants $337,500
  3. Illinois1 grant $125,000
  4. New Jersey2 grants $95,000
  5. Delaware2 grants $72,500
  6. California1 grant $50,500
  7. New York1 grant $30,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $30,000
  9. Utah1 grant $10,000
  10. Michigan1 grant $8,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ann AdornettoDir, VP, Pres Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael AdornettoDir, Treas Hours 1Pay $0
  • Susan RuppMember-at-Large Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amy YellandDir, Sec Hours 1Pay $0
  • Steven YellandDir, Pres, VP Hours 1Pay $0

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