Yawkey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yawkey Foundation is a private foundation in Westwood, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.0 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$77.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
40% 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 | $2.3 million | 24 | $70.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 26 | $77.9 million |
How to apply
Yawkey 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Yawkey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 14 | $2.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $390,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Department of Natural Resources | Ongoing support for capital, maintenance & education programs at tom yawkey wildlife ctr | $2.0 million |
| Clemson University Foundation | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $111,000 |
| Bethel Institute for Community Development | Education & enrichment opportunities for underserved youth | $100,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Health care access for underserved individuals & communities | $100,000 |
| Allen-Chase Foundation | Scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc | Health care access for underserved individuals & communities | $50,000 |
| Smith Medical Clinic Inc | Health care access for underserved individuals & communities | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Boston College | Capital renovations for baseball & sports field facilities | $50,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Allen-Chase Foundation | Support for school facility renovations | $25,000 |
| Children's Recovery Center | Capital support for new behavioral and mental health facility | $25,000 |
| Hitchcock Woods Foundation | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $25,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $25,000 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $25,000 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law Project Inc | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $25,000 |
| The Red Sox Foundation Inc | Baseball programs for recreation & skills development | $25,000 |
| Georgetown Memorial Hospital | Health care access for underserved individuals & communities | $20,000 |
| Healthy Learners | Health care access for underserved individuals & communities | $20,000 |
| Helping Hands of Georgetown | Basic needs (food, housing) access for underserved individuals and families | $20,000 |
| Mattapoisett Land Trust Inc | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Recreation & enrichment camp opportunities for underserved youth | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $15,000 |
| Round the Bend Farm Inc | Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education | $15,000 |
| Eckhart Tolle Foundation | Mental health & social-emotional support for vulnerable individuals | $10,000 |
| St Christopher's Children Inc | Health care access for underserved individuals & communities | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands and Hooves | Enrichment & recreation opportunities for people with disabilities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Harrington
- William B Gutfarb
- Maureen H Bleday
- Justin P Morreale
- John M Redmond
- John A Desisto
- Alicia K Verity
- Maicharia Weir Lytle
Questions people ask
Does Yawkey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yawkey Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Yawkey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John L Harrington (Board Chair / Trustee), William B Gutfarb (Trustee), Maureen H Bleday (Chief Executive Officer) and Justin P Morreale (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Yawkey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.