Yellow Boulder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yellow Boulder Foundation is a private foundation in Lewis Center, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $229,700 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,200 and the largest $60,000. 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$229,700
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,200
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $240,750 the year before.
56% 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 | $134,000 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $240,750 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $229,700 | 25 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Yellow Boulder 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 Yellow Boulder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $11,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $96,000 |
| New York | 3 | $82,500 |
| California | 2 | $29,200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | General operating | $60,000 |
| Changing Parkinson's | General operating | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective | General operating | $20,000 |
| Skidmore College | General operating | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Anguilla Music Academy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Veteran Companion Animal Service | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Assn | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Brian Muha Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| A Kid Again | General operating | $5,000 |
| Significance of One | General operating | $4,200 |
| Capital Amateur Hockey Association | General operating | $3,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Charles Bowlus Charities Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Common Ground Free Store Ministry | General operating | $1,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Help I Need Transportation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Delaware County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Liberty Barn Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | General operating | $1,000 |
| Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General operating | $1,000 |
| Powell Sertoma | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Wartel
- Kerry Wartel
- Bruce Wartel
Questions people ask
Does Yellow Boulder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yellow Boulder Foundation give?
$229,700 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,200.
Who runs Yellow Boulder Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Wartel (Pres/Directo), Kerry Wartel (Sec/Director) and Bruce Wartel (Treas/Direct).
What does Yellow Boulder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.