Yas Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Yas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,580 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $170,000. 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$257,580
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$193,942
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,000 the year before.
86% 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 | $190,966 | 3 | $316,912 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 1 | $228,221 |
| 2025 | $257,580 | 7 | $193,942 |
How to apply
Yas 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Yas Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire. It also paid $35,580 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 3 | $174,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | Program support | $170,000 |
| Yale University | Program support | $40,000 |
| University of Calgary | Program support | $35,580 |
| Abington School District Educational Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Scte Foundation Inc | Program support | $3,000 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation Inc | Program support | $2,500 |
| North Hampton Public Library | Program support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paymaneh Yassini-Fard
- Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard
- Alfred C Torrisi
Questions people ask
Does Yas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yas Foundation Inc give?
$257,580 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Yas Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paymaneh Yassini-Fard (President/Director), Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard (Treasurer/Director) and Alfred C Torrisi (Clerk/Director).
What does Yas Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.