Yeargin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yeargin Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $664,687 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $590,287. 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$664,687
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$590,287
- Assets$0
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,600 the year before.
13% 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 | $50,600 | 30 | $559,321 |
| 2024 | $664,687 | 24 | $0 |
How to apply
Yeargin 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 Yeargin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 22 | $663,687 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greenville | Yeargin family fund at the community foundation of greenville | $590,287 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Charity | $21,800 |
| Meals on Wheels - Greenville | Charity | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church - Greenville | Charity | $17,000 |
| Favor Greenville | Charity | $3,000 |
| Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Charity | $2,000 |
| A Child's Haven | Charity | $1,000 |
| Gateway House | Charity | $1,000 |
| Peace Center for the Performing Arts | Charity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charity | $1,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $500 |
| E Cooper Community Outreach | Charity | $500 |
| E Cooper Meals on Wheels | Charity | $500 |
| Highlands Performing Arts Center | Charity | $500 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries | Charity | $500 |
| Project Host | Charity | $500 |
| Pendleton Place | Charity | $500 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children - Greenville | Charity | $500 |
| United Way of Greenville | Charity | $500 |
| Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival | Charity | $500 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | Charity | $300 |
| Blue Ridge Council - Boy Scouts | Charity | $250 |
| Springwood Cemetery Advisory Committee | Charity | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Yeargin
- Nancy Yeargin Furman
- R Lynn Yeargin
Questions people ask
Does Yeargin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yeargin Foundation give?
$664,687 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Yeargin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Ellen Yeargin (Director), Nancy Yeargin Furman (Co-Trustee) and R Lynn Yeargin (Co-Trustee).
What does Yeargin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and seniors.