Yawkey Foundation
Dedham, Massachusetts · EIN 132890749 · Private foundation
Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Yawkey Foundation has awarded $8.7M across 88 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Yawkey Foundation funds
Yawkey Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include disabled, families, low-income communities, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL, MAINTENANCE & EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT TOM YAWKEY WILDLIFE CTR | Georgetown, SC | $2.0M | 2024 |
| South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL, MAINTENANCE & EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT TOM YAWKEY WILDLIFE CTR | Georgetown, SC | $1.7M | 2022 |
| South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL, MAINTENANCE & EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT TOM YAWKEY WILDLIFE CTR | Georgetown, SC | $1.5M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Yawkey Foundation
Yawkey Foundation'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 yawkeyfoundations.org.
Research Yawkey Foundation with All access
Full indexed grant histories, analysis, and research filters are available with All access for $19/month.
Unlock All access — $19/month →Already subscribed? View this funder →
New to Bespoke Grants? Try one free search with up to three sourced matches. One successful search per account, for life. No credit card.
Frequently asked questions about Yawkey Foundation
- Does Yawkey Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yawkey Foundation'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 Yawkey Foundation fund?
- Yawkey Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Example recipients include South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Yawkey Foundation give in grants?
- Yawkey Foundation reported $899K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.7M over 88 grants.
- Where is Yawkey Foundation located?
- Yawkey Foundation is based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132890749.
- How can I find foundations similar to Yawkey Foundation?
- Compare priorities, past recipients, and grant sizes with your program. Bespoke Grants includes one free successful search per account, for life, with up to three sourced matches. No card. Further searches and full research cost $19/month.
Find more funders like Yawkey Foundation
Foundations similar to Yawkey Foundation
Other Massachusetts grantmakers with overlapping priorities: