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Yagan Family Foundation

Boulder, Colorado  ·  EIN 816993547  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Yagan Family Foundation has awarded $6.6M across 152 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Chicago Center for Free Expression. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$598K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$41.9M
Total assets
152
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Yagan Family Foundation funds

Yagan Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Yagan Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Chicago Center for Free Expression
Education
Chicago, IL$300K2023
University of Chicago Center for Free Expression
Education
Chicago, IL$300K2024
The Institute for Political Innovation
Civic Engagement
Milwaukee, WI$250K2024
Start Early Fka Ounce of Prevention
Education
Chicago, IL$220K2023
Yale University
Budget Policy Lab Fund
New Haven, CT$200K2023
Harvard University-opportunity Insights
Research
Cambridge, MA$200K2023
Harvard University-opportunity Insights
Research
Cambridge, MA$200K2022
Yale University
Budget Policy Lab Fund
New Haven, CT$200K2024
Harvard University-opportunity Insights
Research
Cambridge, MA$200K2024
Metropolitan Planning Council
Urban growth
Chicago, IL$175K2022
Chicago Community Trust Donor Advised Fund
Public charity support
Chicago, IL$160K2020
Honeycomb Project
Volunteerism
Chicago, IL$150K2022
University of Chicago Center for Free Enterprise
Education
Chicago, IL$150K2022
Lawndale Christian Legal Center
Public charity support
Chicago, IL$150K2022
Lawndale Christian Legal Center
Public charity support
Chicago, IL$150K2023

Yagan Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$186K
2018$96K
2020$598K
2022$1.7M
2023$2.0M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Yagan Family Foundation

Yagan Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Yagan Family Foundation

Does Yagan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yagan Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Yagan Family Foundation fund?
Yagan Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Chicago Center for Free Expression, University of Chicago Center for Free Expression, The Institute for Political Innovation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Yagan Family Foundation give in grants?
Yagan Family Foundation reported $598K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 152 grants.
Where is Yagan Family Foundation located?
Yagan Family Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 816993547.
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About this profile. This page is built from Yagan Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Yagan Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.