Yost Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yost Family Foundation is a private foundation in Elyria, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$155,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 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 | $104,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 9 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 9 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Yost Family 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 Yost Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $155,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Children | Assistance for programs promoting academic excellence among at-risk youth in the community | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Oho | Fight against hunger | $20,000 |
| YWCA Elyria | Assistance for housing, employment training, and empowerment programs for women and children | $20,000 |
| Elyria Arts Council | Assistance for adult and children art programs | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Assistance for providing shelter, meal delivery, enrichment programs for seniors and children, and other family support programs | $15,000 |
| Elyria Public Library | Assistance to provide access to learning tools and creative opportunities for the community | $10,000 |
| Genesis House | Assistance for family-focused services for lorain county victims of domestic violence | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Emergency assistance through social service programs | $10,000 |
| Ambassador Brothers | Assistance for community and youth involvement programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale Yost
- Brenda Yost
- Linda Wieser
Questions people ask
Does Yost Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yost Family Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Yost Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale Yost (Chairman), Brenda Yost (Secretary/Treasurer) and Linda Wieser (Vice-President).
What does Yost Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.