YAWKEY FOUNDATION II
Dedham, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
04-2768239
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Dedham, MA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
04-2768239
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Yawkey Foundation II, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having distributed $19.1 million across 408 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Massachusetts, South Carolina, and New York. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
$24.6M
10%
Trustees of Boston University
$14.1M
6%

Boston Foundation, Inc
$13.9M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
166
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YAWKEY FOUNDATION II?
Yes. YAWKEY FOUNDATION II accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does YAWKEY FOUNDATION II give?
YAWKEY FOUNDATION II primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, South Carolina, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are YAWKEY FOUNDATION II’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YAWKEY FOUNDATION II fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YAWKEY FOUNDATION II make each year?
In 2024, YAWKEY FOUNDATION II awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $19.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YAWKEY FOUNDATION II fund recently?
In 2024, YAWKEY FOUNDATION II awarded grants to about 410 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE, Trustees of Boston University, and Boston Foundation, Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YAWKEY FOUNDATION II?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting YAWKEY FOUNDATION II’s website.
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