William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation)
Preselected recipients only
William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation) is a private foundation in Fulton, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,838 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $17,602. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,838
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$17,602
- Assets$868,058
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,044 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,240 | 20 | $508,841 |
| 2024 | $29,044 | 23 | $682,747 |
| 2025 | $35,838 | 23 | $868,058 |
How to apply
William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation) says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation) funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $21,388 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,250 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Church | General Fund | $17,602 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Young Life of Howard County | General Fund | $2,186 |
| World Telehealth Initiative | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa | General Fund | $1,400 |
| CTEL (Ctr for Telehealth & E-Health Law) | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Scouting America Hoosier Trails Council | General Fund | $1,000 |
| The Navigators | Staff Support | $1,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Howard County | General Fund | $600 |
| Christian Legal Society | General Fund | $500 |
| Cru | Staff Support | $500 |
| Engineering Ministries Intl | General Fund | $500 |
| Family Research Council | General Fund | $500 |
| Focus on the Family | General Fund | $500 |
| Purdue Christian Campus House | General Fund | $500 |
| Reservoir High School Music Boosters | General Fund | $500 |
| Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition | General Fund | $500 |
| University of Maryland School of Law | General Fund | $500 |
| Smile Train | General Fund | $500 |
| Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership | General Fund | $250 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General Fund | $200 |
| Weta | General Fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- William England
- Karen England
Questions people ask
Does William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation) accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation) give?
$35,838 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation)?
Its 2025 filing lists William England (Director) and Karen England (Trustee).
What does William and Karen England Charitable Trust (WAKE Foundation) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.