Harvard-yenching Institute
Cambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 042062394 · Private foundation
Harvard-yenching Institute is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.2M in grants paid and $272.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 13 individual grants from this funder — $17.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Harvard-yenching Institute funds
Harvard-yenching Institute's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, libraries & literacy.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University TO SUPPORT HARVARD-YENCHING LIBRARY, HARVARD GRADUATE PROGRAMS, ASIA CENTER MONOGRAPHS AND HARVARD JOURNAL OF ASIATIC STUDIES. | Cambridge, MA | $2.5M | 2017 |
| Harvard University TO SUPPORT HARVARD-YENCHING LIBRARY, HARVARD GRADUATE PROGRAMS, ASIA CENTER MONOGRAPHS AND HARVARD JOURNAL OF ASIATIC STUDIES. | Cambridge, MA | $2.4M | 2018 |
| Harvard University TO SUPPORT HARVARD-YENCHING LIBRARY, HARVARD GRADUATE PROGRAMS, ASIA CENTER MONOGRAPHS AND HARVARD JOURNAL OF ASIATIC STUDIES. | Cambridge, MA | $2.4M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Harvard-yenching Institute
Harvard-yenching Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at harvard-yenching.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Harvard-yenching Institute
- Does Harvard-yenching Institute accept grant applications?
- Harvard-yenching Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Harvard-yenching Institute fund?
- Harvard-yenching Institute's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Harvard University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Harvard-yenching Institute give in grants?
- Harvard-yenching Institute reported $5.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.9M over 13 grants.
- Where is Harvard-yenching Institute located?
- Harvard-yenching Institute is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042062394.
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