Karen B Yoh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karen B Yoh Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $525,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$525,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $475,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $435,000 | 3 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $475,000 | 2 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $525,000 | 6 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Karen B Yoh 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 Karen B Yoh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 3 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Habitat for Humanity | Rising oaks development | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane relief in jamaica | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross | California wildfire relief | $100,000 |
| New Orleans Habitat for Humanity | Habitat home services repair | $50,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Restore Grand Isle | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin R Boynton
- Russell J Ressler
- Rachel Hall
Questions people ask
Does Karen B Yoh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karen B Yoh Foundation give?
$525,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Karen B Yoh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edwin R Boynton (President/Di), Russell J Ressler (V. Pres/Trea) and Rachel Hall (Asst Secreta).
What does Karen B Yoh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and housing and homelessness.