Yaris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yaris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Maplewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,217 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $282 and the largest $21,750. 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$100,217
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$282
- Largest grant$21,750
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was down from $116,894 the year before.
79% 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 | $117,769 | 92 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $116,894 | 64 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $100,217 | 50 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Yaris Family 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 Yaris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 24 | $79,885 |
| Missouri | 3 | $8,900 |
| New York | 9 | $7,940 |
| Illinois | 8 | $2,377 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $200 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $180 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $129 |
| Maryland | 1 | $106 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Valerie Fund | General | $21,750 |
| Congregation B'nai Iseral | General | $14,000 |
| Jewish Federation | General | $10,500 |
| Congregation B'nai Iseral | General | $5,985 |
| Casa of Essex County | General | $5,000 |
| The Valerie Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Chabad at Washington University | General | $4,400 |
| The Valerie Fund | General | $4,000 |
| Chabad at Washington University | General | $4,000 |
| Casa of Essex County | General | $3,400 |
| Birthright Isarel Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Congregation B'nai Iseral | General | $2,385 |
| Congregation B'nai Iseral | General | $2,082 |
| Kollel Zichion Yochanan | General | $2,000 |
| Casa of Essex County | General | $1,600 |
| Birthright Isarel Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Chabad at Short Hills | General | $1,500 |
| Friends of Karen | General | $1,000 |
| Mishkan Chicago | General | $880 |
| MRCC Mountain Ridge Foundation | General | $750 |
| Jewish Family Services | General | $500 |
| American Friends of Yad Eliezer B Ezri | General | $500 |
| Campanile Center for the Arts | General | $500 |
| Washington University Advancement | General | $500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General | $320 |
| The Frick Collection Museum | General | $243 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | General | $226 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | General | $226 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | General | $226 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | General | $226 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | General | $226 |
| The Night Ministry | General | $187 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | General | $180 |
| Son of A Saint | General | $180 |
| Congregation B'nai Iseral | General | $171 |
| Wammac Association of Morristown Medical | General | $161 |
| Whitney Museum | General | $140 |
| Guggenheim Museum | General | $135 |
| Chadron State Foundation | General | $129 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $106 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Yaris
- Jane Yaris
- David Muldberg
Questions people ask
Does Yaris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yaris Family Foundation give?
$100,217 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $282.
Who runs Yaris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil Yaris (Trustee), Jane Yaris (Trustee) and David Muldberg (Trustee).
What does Yaris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.