Yonder
Preselected recipients only
Yonder is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$7,572
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $759,105 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $759,105 | 2 | $13,803 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 8 | $7,572 |
How to apply
Yonder 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 Yonder funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $80,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kitsap Humane Society | General support | $40,000 |
| Shunpike | General support | $20,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge | General support | $10,000 |
| Feed the Hunger Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $5,000 |
| Feed the Hunger San Miguel | General support | $5,000 |
| Kitsap Regional Library Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Copper Canyon Press | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Sears
- Olivia Sears
- Juliet Ledorze
Questions people ask
Does Yonder accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yonder give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Yonder?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Sears (President), Olivia Sears (Vice President) and Juliet Ledorze (Secretary).
What does Yonder fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.