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Yawkey Foundation II

Dedham, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042768239  ·  Private foundation

Yawkey Foundation II is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $19.1M in annual giving against $484.5M in assets. This page documents the 648 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Yawkey Foundation II — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$19.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$484.5M
Total assets
648
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Yawkey Foundation II funds

Yawkey Foundation II's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental Health

Populations it has supported include black communities, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, youth pop.

black communitiesdisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Yawkey Foundation II, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Georgetown Memorial Hospital
SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART SURGICAL PAVILION
Georgetown, SC$4.3M2020
Trustees of Boston College
CAPITAL PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF FRATES CENTER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELD COMPLEX
Chestnut Hill, MA$4.0M2022
Trustees of Boston College
CAPITAL PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF FRATES CENTER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELD COMPLEX
Chestnut Hill, MA$4.0M2023
Trustees of Boston College
CONSTRUCTION OF BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS COMPLEX ON BOSTON COLLEGE'S BRIGHTON CAMPUS
Chestnut Hill, MA$3.0M2020
Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc
CAPITAL RENOVATIONS TO NEW CO-LOCATED FACILITY FOR CAMP & YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Boston, MA$2.5M2024
Pine Street Inn Inc
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS
Boston, MA$2.0M2024
Boston Medical Center Corporation
HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES
Boston, MA$2.0M2022
Pine Street Inn Inc
CAPITAL SUPPORT TO SCALE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS
Boston, MA$1.5M2022
Dimock Community Health Center Inc
HEALTH CARE SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS
Roxbury, MA$1.5M2023
Boston Foundation Inc
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Boston, MA$1.3M2020
Trustees of Boston College
CAPITAL PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FRATES CENTER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELD COMPLEX
Chestnut Hill, MA$1.2M2024
The Baseball Inc
CAPITAL PROJECT FOR NEW BUILDING TO IMPROVE DELIVERY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS
Roxbury, MA$1.0M2024
Father Bills & Mainspring Inc
SUPPORT FOR HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS
Brockton, MA$1.0M2024
Catholic Memorial School
CAPITAL RENOVATIONS FOR BASEBALL & SPORTS FIELD FACILITIES
West Roxbury, MA$1.0M2022
Father Bills & Mainspring Inc
SUPPORT FOR HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS
Brockton, MA$1.0M2022

Yawkey Foundation II giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$19.1M
2022$19.2M
2023$18.9M
2024$19.1M

How to apply for funding from Yawkey Foundation II

Yawkey Foundation II'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. You can review the foundation directly at yawkeyfoundations.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Yawkey Foundation II

Does Yawkey Foundation II accept grant applications?
Yawkey Foundation II'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 Yawkey Foundation II fund?
Yawkey Foundation II's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Trustees of Boston College, Trustees of Boston College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Yawkey Foundation II give in grants?
Yawkey Foundation II reported $19.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $76.4M over 648 grants.
Where is Yawkey Foundation II located?
Yawkey Foundation II is based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042768239.
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About this profile. This page is built from Yawkey Foundation II'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 Yawkey Foundation II. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.