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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The BLUE YAK FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $631.6K across 53 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$631.6K
2025
Grantees funded
53
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Elizabeth Godley Spence
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE YAK FOUNDATION?
No. BLUE YAK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE YAK FOUNDATION give?
BLUE YAK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Wyoming, and Colorado. 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 BLUE YAK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE YAK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE YAK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BLUE YAK FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $632 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE YAK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BLUE YAK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LCH Health and Community Services, STROUD WATER RESEARCH CENTER, and NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE YAK FOUNDATION?
BLUE YAK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.