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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Yagan Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2 million across 81 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$2M
2024
Grantees funded
81
Multi-year grantees
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Jessica Droste Yagan
Board Member
S
Sam Droste Yagan
Board Member
S
Sam Yagan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Yagan Family Foundation?
No. Yagan Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Yagan Family Foundation give?
Yagan Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, 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 Yagan Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Yagan Family Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Yagan Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Yagan Family Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Yagan Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Yagan Family Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Lawndale Christian Legal Center, URBAN INITIATIVES INC, and UNITE AMERICA INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Yagan Family Foundation?
Yagan Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.