Yaffa Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Yaffa Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Southampton, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 47 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 40 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 52 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Yaffa 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.
What Yaffa Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 44 | $1.4 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $150,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Tri | General purpose | $400,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust Inc | General purpose | $262,000 |
| Bpeace | General purpose | $150,000 |
| South Fork Bakery for the Special Needs LLC | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Bella Abzug Leadership Institute | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Heart of the Hampton | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Retreat | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Church | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Project Most Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Family Service League | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Suny Cobleskill Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island | General purpose | $18,500 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | General purpose | $13,500 |
| Southhampton Arts Center | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Akashinga | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Amber Waves Farm | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Bay Street Theater | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreation Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Citizens for Humanity | General purpose | $10,000 |
| East End Food | General purpose | $10,000 |
| East End Hospice | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hampton Doc Fest | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Maureen's Haven | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Marine Rescue Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Peconic Community School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Southampton Animal Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Ellen Hermanson Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Water Mill Village | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Working for Women | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Flying Point Foundation for Autism | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hero Fund America | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen King
- Justin Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Yaffa Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yaffa Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Yaffa Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen King (President) and Justin Friedman (Treasurer).
What does Yaffa Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, disability and arts and culture.