Private foundation · EIN 30-0012378 · Frederick, Maryland · Education

Will Group Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $107K total, median $3,000. 88% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$107K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MD
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
AarchFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$10K
Fresh Step LaundryFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$10K
City Youth MatrixFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$10K
Human Trafficking InstituteDallas, TXTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
Mental Health AssociationFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
Operation Second ChanceGermantown, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
Supporting Older Adults Through Resources(soar)Frederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership(ship)Frederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
Phoenix Recovery AcademyFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
Housing AuthorityFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchNew York, NYTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$5,000
United Way of FrederickFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$3,900
American Red CrossHagerstown, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$3,000
Montgomery Hospice IncRockville, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$3,000
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$3,000
Associated Catholic Charities IncTimonium, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$3,000
Habitat for Humanity Frederick County MDFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$3,000
Salvation ArmyFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$3,000
Living Water Shower MinistryWalkersville, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$2,500
Mission of MercyFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$2,500
Platoon 22Frederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$2,500
YMCA of Frederick CountyFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$2,000
Heartly HouseFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$2,000
Women's Giving CircleFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$1,000
Seal Legacy FoundationAustin, TXTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$1,000
Barbara Ingram School for the ArtsHagerstown, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$633
Boys and Girls Club of Frederick CountyFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$500
Crossroads Freedom CenterIjamsville, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$250
Hope ConnectionsBethesda, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$250
The Rotary FoundationEvanston, ILTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$200
Breast Cancer Awareness IncHagerstown, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$50
Friends of Carroll Creek Urban ParkFrederick, MDTo support the organization's mission, programs, events and operations$25

By state: Maryland 28 · Texas 2 · New York 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Will Group Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Frederick, Maryland, administered in care of Mark Mayer, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Will Group Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Will Group Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $107K across 32 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Will Group Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (28 grants), Texas (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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