YAWKEY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Yawkey Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $2.9 million across 42 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
St Sebastians School
$400K
3%
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
$400K
3%
PAN-MASSACHUSETTS CHALLENGE INC
$375K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
26
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?
No. YAWKEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YAWKEY FOUNDATION give?
YAWKEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 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’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YAWKEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 make each year?
In 2024, YAWKEY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YAWKEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, YAWKEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include St Sebastians School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc, and PAN-MASSACHUSETTS CHALLENGE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YAWKEY FOUNDATION?
YAWKEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.