The Yonge Foundation
Accepts applications
The Yonge Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $561,175 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$561,175
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $455,768 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $586,645 | 52 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $455,768 | 55 | $13.1 million |
| 2025 | $561,175 | 52 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jon C Yonge 3204 Hillview, Austin, TX 78703 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 466-0541 |
| What to submit | There is no required format. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limits. |
What The Yonge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $397,607 |
| New York | 9 | $99,100 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $7,217 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,751 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Explore Austin | General fund | $110,000 |
| Red Oak Hope | General fund | $65,311 |
| American Ballet Theater | General fund | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Austin | General fund | $50,000 |
| Seedling Foundation | General fund | $30,010 |
| The Arc Capital Area | General fund | $20,402 |
| Fordham Preparatory School | General fund | $20,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | General fund | $20,000 |
| Badger Swim Club | General fund | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Houstgon | General fund | $15,000 |
| National Center Miss and Exploited | General fund | $12,500 |
| Foundation Communities | General fund | $10,000 |
| Youth and Family Services | General fund | $7,217 |
| Elcaorg | General fund | $7,000 |
| Center for Child Protection | General fund | $6,030 |
| Austin High School | General fund | $5,515 |
| Meals on Wheels | General fund | $5,160 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | General fund | $5,160 |
| Austin Humane Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| Austin Parks Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General fund | $5,000 |
| Core Response | General fund | $5,000 |
| David Phillips Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Equine Advocates | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peta | General fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Turning Point | General fund | $5,000 |
| University of Texas | General fund | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | General fund | $4,150 |
| Prageru | General fund | $3,500 |
| Flatwater Foundation | General fund | $3,047 |
| Austin High School PTSA | General fund | $2,757 |
| Center for Protection | General fund | $2,751 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Hillsdale College | General fund | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine P Yonge
- Jon Christian Yonge
- Jon Yonge
- Weston Yonge
Questions people ask
Does The Yonge Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Yonge Foundation give?
$561,175 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Yonge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine P Yonge (Treasurer), Jon Christian Yonge (Secretary), Jon Yonge (Co-President) and Weston Yonge (Co-President).
What does The Yonge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.