The Blue Yak Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since November 2012. The foundation operates as a philanthropic entity focused on making grants to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$632K
+8.2% YoY
Grant Count
41
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+8.2% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across various charitable purposes. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While headquartered in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the foundation makes grants to organizations across multiple states, including New York, Wyoming, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $8.68 million
- Annual Revenue: $539,000
- Annual Expenses: $735,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical giving context: The foundation has distributed approximately $631,564 in total giving, positioning it among the top funders in Kennett Square by total giving volume.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Godley Spence serves as Trustee of the foundation. Kathleen A. Wileczek, CPA, is listed as associated with the organization's administration.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GODLEY SPENCE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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