John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Artesia, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $874,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$874,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$22.3 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $223,000 the year before.
61% 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 | $223,000 | 12 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $874,500 | 25 | $22.3 million |
How to apply
John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy 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 John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 16 | $655,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $99,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia General Hospital Foundation | Health advancement charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Haven of Hope | Capital grant | $100,000 |
| Children's Reading Alliance | Multi-year general grant | $100,000 |
| The Golden Apple Foundation | Teacher preparation program grant for eddy county & dona ana county | $100,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Health advancement charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Lubbock Christian University | Live like marquise memorial scholarship | $40,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian | Program and overhead grant for 2024 - $25k to programs & $10k to overhead | $35,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General grant for scholarships | $30,000 |
| West Texas Counseling & Guidance | Project support grant | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces | To help the youth | $25,000 |
| Pure Hope Foundation | Capital grant | $24,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center of Artesia | Multi-year general grant | $22,500 |
| Individual | Grant for scholarships | $15,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | Program/project grant for childhood hunger initiative in dona ana county | $15,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic | Religious charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | To help end veteran suicide | $10,000 |
| Paws & Claws Humane Society | To help homeless animals | $10,000 |
| Artesia Arts Council | General grant | $10,000 |
| Artesia Mainstreet Inc | Arts & cultural district | $10,000 |
| Desert Willow Wildlife | Capital grant for bobcat enclosure & operations grant for vet services | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operations grant | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General grant | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain | To help the youth | $5,000 |
| Grammy's House Artesia Domestic | To help funding of domestic violence shelter | $2,000 |
| Artesia Mainstreet Inc | Oil patch market | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte G Yates
- John D Perini
- Jimmy Naylor
- Melinda Weast
- Yvonne Palmer
Questions people ask
Does John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy Foundation give?
$874,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charlotte G Yates (Vice President), John D Perini (Vice President), Jimmy Naylor (Vice President) and Melinda Weast (Secretary/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John A and Charlotte G Yates Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.