Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$55,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $157,500 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 3 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough 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 Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern NC | Financial support | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Continued financial support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Michael F Yarborough
- Ben M Yarborough
Questions people ask
Does Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough Foundation Inc give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Michael F Yarborough (Chairman/President) and Ben M Yarborough (Vice President/Secy/Treasu).
What does Dr Michael & Sophia Yarborough Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and faith communities.