Making A Way Foundation
Accepts applications
Making A Way Foundation is a private foundation in Henrico, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,168 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $368 and the largest $500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1,168
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$368
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$3,678
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,137 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,543 | 10 | $2,510 |
| 2024 | $1,137 | 3 | $2,353 |
| 2025 | $1,168 | 3 | $3,678 |
How to apply
| Contact | Making A Way Foundation 6210 Gilchrist Avenue, Henrico, VA 23231 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 921-1690 |
| What to submit | Applications can be completed on-line or printed and mailed to address on the form. Individual/family must provide answers to all questions listed on the application |
| Deadlines | The application does not have any submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No, but (1) Applicants must meet the Foundations criteria of a Crisis situations, and (2) If funds are available |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $1,168 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Michelda Kelly | Disbursment for financial support | $500 |
| Individual | Disbursment for financial support | $368 |
| Individual | Disbursment for financial support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda A Williams
- Matisha Williams
- Keshia Robinson
- Charlotte Anderson
- Tanicka Heiskell
Questions people ask
Does Making A Way Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The application does not have any submission deadlines.
How much does Making A Way Foundation give?
$1,168 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $368.
Who runs Making A Way Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melinda A Williams (Founder), Matisha Williams (President), Keshia Robinson (Vice-President) and Charlotte Anderson (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.