The Yerrid Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Yerrid Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $637,800 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$637,800
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $674,400 the year before.
47% 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 | $583,450 | 31 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $674,400 | 26 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $637,800 | 30 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
The Yerrid Foundation Inc 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 Yerrid Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 25 | $528,300 |
| Texas | 2 | $101,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halo-Humanitarian and Learning Organization | General operations | $100,000 |
| The Poynter Institute | General operations | $77,100 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation | General operations | $55,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | To inspire and enable all young people | $50,000 |
| Heart of Adoptions Alliance Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Rise Tampa Our Police Foundation | General operations | $44,200 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Assoc Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| 1 Voice | General operations | $35,000 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | General operations | $22,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | General operations | $12,000 |
| Florida Boxing Hall of Fame | General operations | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Library | General operations | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay | General operations | $10,000 |
| Straz Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Florida Aquarium Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Lotus Coalition | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Tampa | General operations | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operations | $5,000 |
| Men of Vision Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Team Addo | General operations | $5,000 |
| Scouting America | General operation | $5,000 |
| Suncoast Hospice Foundation | General operations | $3,500 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | General operations | $2,500 |
| Sepsis Alliance | General operations | $2,500 |
| Flabota | General operations | $1,000 |
| LSU Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Chiselers | General operations | $1,000 |
| Reach Out Speak Out | General operations | $500 |
| Smile Like Aubrey | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- C Steven Yerrid
- Gable Yerrid
Questions people ask
Does The Yerrid Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Yerrid Foundation Inc give?
$637,800 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Yerrid Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists C Steven Yerrid (President-Ceo/Director) and Gable Yerrid (Director).
What does The Yerrid Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.