Blue Yak Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Yak Foundation is a private foundation in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $631,564 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $68,884. 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$631,564
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$68,884
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $583,557 the year before.
12% 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 | $583,557 | 41 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $631,564 | 41 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
Blue Yak 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 Blue Yak Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $371,064 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $55,000 |
| New York | 4 | $52,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $24,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $17,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett Consolidated School Distric | Win program | $68,884 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Youth education | $50,000 |
| Chelsea's Fund | General support | $40,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy & Museum | General support | $35,000 |
| LCH Health and Community Services | General support | $35,000 |
| Garage Community & Youth Center | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Kennett Area Community Service | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center | Water's edge | $28,316 |
| Butternut Valley Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chester county area | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine | General support | $25,000 |
| The Cheshire Horse and Hound Fnd | General support | $23,764 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corp | U of global health initiative | $16,000 |
| Children on the Edge | General support | $15,000 |
| National Institute for Rep Health | General purpose | $15,000 |
| New Era Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General | $12,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pa Hunt Club | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Plantation Field Equestrian | Cc food bank, work to ride | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | New bolton, nb garden | $10,000 |
| Willowdale Steeplechase | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Public Radio University of Wyoming | General support | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $7,000 |
| Blackwood Educational Land Inst | General support | $6,000 |
| Art Association of Jackson Hole | Art education program | $5,000 |
| Color of Change Education Fund Inc | Education fund | $5,000 |
| Conservation Colorado Education | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Free to Run Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Health in Harmony | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | General support | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Soul 2 Soul Sisters | General support | $5,000 |
| The Conway School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Land Institute | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Redside Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation Inc | Maine coast semester | $4,000 |
| The American Horse Trials Foundatio | General support | $3,500 |
| Spring Lake Ranch Inc | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Godley Spence
Questions people ask
Does Blue Yak Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Yak Foundation give?
$631,564 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Blue Yak Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Godley Spence (Trustee).
What does Blue Yak Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.