Yuba River Endowment
Preselected recipients only
Yuba River Endowment is a private foundation in Yuba City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $239,256 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$239,256
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was down from $445,470 the year before.
77% 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 | $353,363 | 14 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $445,470 | 13 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $239,256 | 13 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Yuba River Endowment 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 Yuba River Endowment funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $100,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatland School District | Bear River FFA support | $25,000 |
| Yuba County Office of Education | Mobile welding unit for Yuba Charter School | $12,000 |
| Loma Rica Community Hall | Funds to repair building | $10,000 |
| Yuba Sutter Economic Development Corp | Sponsorship of National Pumpkin Weigh Off future farmers events | $10,000 |
| Ella Elementary School | Funding for culinary and garden programs | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry | Support for food pantry | $7,500 |
| California 4H Foundation | Yuba County 4H embryo and garden project kits | $7,500 |
| MJUSD Education Foundation | HOPE program serving Yuba County homeless students | $7,500 |
| Foothill Food Pantry | support for food pantry | $6,000 |
| Recce Town 5-6 | Support for Beale Air Force Ball | $2,500 |
| Yuba Sutter Food Bank | Administrative reimbursement for rice distributions to food pantries | $1,000 |
| Marysville High School | Every 15 seconds program | $1,000 |
| Friends for the Pres of Yuba History | Lifetime membership | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Lassaga
- Kelly McNally
- Gerald Norene
- Michael Filice
- Joe Conant
- Steve Waltz
- Kay Siller
- Nick Iacopi
Questions people ask
Does Yuba River Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yuba River Endowment give?
$239,256 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Yuba River Endowment?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert Lassaga (President), Kelly McNally (Vice President), Gerald Norene (Secretary) and Michael Filice (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Yuba River Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.