Yavanna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yavanna Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $341,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$341,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $322,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $345,000 | 8 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $322,000 | 11 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $341,000 | 14 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Yavanna 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 Yavanna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 8 | $76,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $65,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Post Carbon Institute | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Caminante Society | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Overnight Productions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tesseract Research Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tides Center | Voices for Progress Education Fund | $10,000 |
| Apis Arborea | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Internet Archive | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maps | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northern California Public Broadcasting | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Secular Student Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip H Jensen
Questions people ask
Does Yavanna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yavanna Foundation give?
$341,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Yavanna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip H Jensen (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Yavanna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.