Private foundation · Wilmington, NC

The Way Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K – $8K – $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
17
Repeat grantees
17
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2020 990-PF

DeadlinesRECEIVED ANYTIME
ContactJACQUELYN H GILLILAN · 9107991815
MaterialsTEMPLATE HAS BEEN PREPARED AND REQUIRES COMPLETION INCLUDING VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS IRS EXEMPTION LETTER, CURRENT LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FINANCIALS, AND MISSION STATEMENT.
RestrictionsDETERMINED BY BOD

Leadership · from 2020 990-PF

John S Gillilan Jr
CHAIRMAN
John C Martin
VICE CHAIRMAN
Armied a Godwin III
PRESIDENT\TREASURER
Jackie Martin
SECRETARY
Cindy Godwin
BOARD MEMBER

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2019
22594.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'19
83
Total grants awarded
$951K
Total amount
$11K
Average grant
$45K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2020
$198K
24 grants
2019
$425K
30 grants
2018
$328K
29 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$95K
The Salvation Army
3 grants · NC
$95K
3 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$90K
2 grants · MO · ≈ likely match
$55K
3 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$49K
First Fruits Ministries
3 grants · NC
$42K
3 grants · NC · ≈ likely match
$38K
3 grants · WA · ≈ likely match
$38K
Masonboro Baptist Church
3 grants · NC
$32K
2 grants · NC · ≈ likely match
$25K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Convoy of Hope
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
MO · TY 2020
$30K
The Salvation Army
MISSIONS, DISASTER RELIEF, SERVE THE ELDERLY AND OTHER
NC · TY 2020
$25K
Samaritan's Purse
MISSIONS, DISASTER RELIEF AND OTHER
NC · TY 2020
$20K
Wilmington Carenet Counseling Center
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
NC · TY 2020
$20K
Familyworks Ministries
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2020
$10K
Methodist Home for Children
MISSION AND HOUSING FOR CHILDREN
NC · TY 2020
$8K
Coastal Christian High School
HIGH SCHOOL MINSITRIES, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP ASSSITANCE
NC · TY 2020
$8K
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Castle Hayne Church of God
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Baptist Mid-missions
VARIOUS MISSIONS
OH · TY 2020
$5K
Christian Library International
VARIOUS MISSIONS
NC · TY 2020
$5K
First Fruits Ministries
VARIOUS MISSIONS FOR HOMELESS, INCLUDING HOUSING AND FEEDING
NC · TY 2020
$5K
International Seaman's Service Inc
ID CARDS AND MISSION WORK
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation
PROVIDE HOSPICE AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Masonboro Baptist Church
VARIOUS MISSION SERVICES
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Mustard Seed Ministries
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
MO · TY 2020
$5K
Pender County Christian Services
VARIOUS MISSIONS
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Port City Community Church
VARIOUS MISSION SERVICES
NC · TY 2020
$5K
World Vision
VARIOUS MISSIONS
WA · TY 2020
$5K
Save Our Kids Outreach
MINISTRIES FOR JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS
NC · TY 2020
$4K
Ratio Christi
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2020
$4K
Frontiers
VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
AZ · TY 2020
$3K
Word Changing Mission
MISSIONS, EVANGELISM AND FOOD
NC · TY 2020
$1K
Samaritan's Purse
MISSIONS, DISASTER RELIEF AND OTHER
NC · TY 2019
$45K
The Salvation Army
MISSIONS, DISASTER RELIEF, SERVE THE ELDERLY AND OTHER
NC · TY 2019
$40K
Wilmington Carenet Counseling Center
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
NC · TY 2019
$40K
Convoy of Hope
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
MO · TY 2019
$25K
First Fruits Ministries
VARIOUS MISSIONS FOR HOMELESS, INCLUDING HOUSING AND FEEDING
NC · TY 2019
$20K
Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation
PROVIDE HOSPICE AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES
NC · TY 2019
$20K
Port City Community Church
VARIOUS MISSION SERVICES
NC · TY 2019
$15K
World Vision
VARIOUS MISSIONS
WA · TY 2019
$15K
International Seaman's Service Inc
ID CARDS AND MISSION WORK
NC · TY 2019
$15K
Masonboro Baptist Church
VARIOUS MISSION SERVICES
NC · TY 2019
$15K
Methodist Home for Children
MISSION AND HOUSING FOR CHILDREN
NC · TY 2019
$15K
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2019
$15K
Familyworks Ministries
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2019
$15K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
MO · TY 2019
$15K
Mustard Seed Ministries
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2019
$11K
Winterpark Baptist Church
VARIOUS MISSION SERVICES
NC · TY 2019
$10K
Christian Library International
VARIOUS MISSIONS
NC · TY 2019
$10K
York Baptist Association
VARIOUS MINISTRIES ON CATAWBA INDIAN RESERVATION
SC · TY 2019
$10K
Ratio Christi
VARIOUS MINISTRIES
NC · TY 2019
$10K
Coastal Christian High School
HIGH SCHOOL MINSITRIES, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP ASSSITANCE
NC · TY 2019
$8K
Pender County Christian Services
VARIOUS MISSIONS
NC · TY 2019
$8K
Save Our Kids Outreach
MINISTRIES FOR JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS
NC · TY 2019
$8K
Baptist Mid-missions
VARIOUS MISSIONS
OH · TY 2019
$8K
Frontiers
VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
AZ · TY 2019
$6K
Church Missions Network
VARIOUS MISSIONS
TN · TY 2019
$6K
Port City Young Life
MINISTRIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
NC · TY 2019
$6K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.