William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion
Accepts applications
William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion is a private foundation in Fort Plain, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $16,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$115,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $110,000 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 19 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 21 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Briggs-President 123 Mohawk Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 993-4593 |
| What to submit | Letter Of Request Including Dollar Amount And Purpose Of The Request |
| Deadlines | Early April Each Year |
| Restrictions | Must Be 501C 3 or 13 and For Organizations In The Fort Plain Area |
What William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $115,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Plain Free Library | Operating Costsand Roof Repairs | $16,000 |
| Fort Plain Fire Dept | PURCHASEGear Washerand Extractor | $14,000 |
| Fort Plain Youth Rec Comm | Grant to fund activities forunderprivilaged youth | $10,000 |
| Fort Plain Cemetery Assn | Tree RemovalWork on WaterLines | $9,000 |
| Fort Plain Museum | Building Projectsand Equip | $9,000 |
| Fort Plain Village Parks | Garden Mulchand BandstandRenovations | $6,000 |
| Ayres Animal Shelterinc | OperatingExpensesOf Shelter | $5,000 |
| Reformed Church of Fort Plain | Emergency foodpantry food purchases | $5,000 |
| Grace ChurchHelping Hands Food Pantry | Emergency Foodfor the Needy | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fort Plain Inc | Install ADAEntry Way | $5,000 |
| Fort Klock Historic Restoration | Repair Bridgesand Fort Windows | $4,000 |
| Fort Plain Garden Club | Grant for areabeautificationprojects | $4,000 |
| Fort Plain Little League | FieldUpdates | $4,000 |
| Mohawk Valley VFW Post | Building Repairsand New Chairs | $3,000 |
| Stone Arabia Preservation Inc | RestorationsProjects KiltsFarm | $3,000 |
| Fort Plain Girls Softball | operationexpenses | $2,500 |
| Fort Plain Senior Center | operationsexpensesbldg maint | $2,500 |
| Fulmont Comm Action Agency | Fort PlainOutreach NeedyPeople | $2,000 |
| Stone Arabia Preservation Society | Paint Steepleand Windows | $2,000 |
| Ft Plaincanjo Drama Club | FundingFor SummerProduction | $2,000 |
| Fort Plain Museum | 4th on the 3rdFireworks Display | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Briggs
- Beverlee Dingman
- Robert Horsekins
- John Kirkpatrick
Questions people ask
Does William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Early April Each Year.
How much does William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion give?
$115,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion?
Its 2024 filing lists David Briggs (President), Beverlee Dingman (Trustee), Robert Horsekins (Trustee) and John Kirkpatrick (Trustee).
What does William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and environment and conservation.