AI Summary
The Way Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $52,000 across three grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Way Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SEVENTH REFORMED CHURCH
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
$526.1K
79%
FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN
Kentwood, MI
$27K
4%
MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES
Grand Rapids, MI
$8K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WAY FOUNDATION?
No. THE WAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WAY FOUNDATION give?
THE WAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE WAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WAY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WAY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $52 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include SEVENTH REFORMED CHURCH, FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN, and MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WAY FOUNDATION?
THE WAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.