The Yardi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Yardi Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.7 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$34.7 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.5 million the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $6.5 million | 21 | $37.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 29 | $34.7 million |
How to apply
The Yardi 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 The Yardi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $2.3 million |
| Georgia | 6 | $1.9 million |
| North Carolina | 6 | $612,576 |
| Texas | 3 | $410,000 |
| New York | 3 | $240,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $164,211 |
| Colorado | 1 | $84,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ucsb Foundation | Support for education. | $1.5 million |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Support for education. | $1.4 million |
| New York University | Support for education. | $250,000 |
| Morehouse College | Support for education. | $240,000 |
| NC Central University Foundation | Support for education. | $200,000 |
| Shaw University | Support for education. | $200,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Support for education. | $160,000 |
| University of North Texas | Support for education. | $140,000 |
| Spelman College | Support for education. | $122,576 |
| Georgia State University Foundation Inc | Support for education. | $90,000 |
| NC State University | Support for education. | $85,107 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Support for education. | $84,800 |
| Asu Foundation | Support for education. | $84,211 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | Support for education. | $84,000 |
| Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| Farmingdale College Foundation | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| The University of Akron Foundation | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| Uc Irvine Foundation | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc - Boston | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc - Lowell | Support for education. | $80,000 |
| Uc Regents | Support for education. | $50,000 |
| Csu Channel Islands Foundation | Support for education. | $29,474 |
Officers and trustees
- Anant Yardi
- Jason Yardi
- Arnold Brier
Questions people ask
Does The Yardi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Yardi Foundation give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Yardi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anant Yardi (Director and President/Ceo), Jason Yardi (Director and Treasurer/Cfo) and Arnold Brier (Director and Secretary).
What does The Yardi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.