Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation
The Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation is a private foundation based in Longboat Key, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, Jewish organizations, and education and human-service organizations; many of the listed grants were for operating expenses.
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation gave $648K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Florida. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $648,000
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,600
- +80.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $564,921
- -17.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 675 Longboat Club Road 28-A, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Phone: (219) 886-9151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasota Orchestra ($222K). Together the top 10 received $567K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 180 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 55% of grant dollars, New York recipients 21%, and Illinois recipients 16%. Oregon recipients received 3% and Virginia recipients 2%. The filing also lists a $10,000 grant to Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana, based in Munster, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $274K (2020) to $648K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | Operating Expenses | $222,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Operating Expenses | $110,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theater Sarasota, FL | Operating Expenses | $60,000 |
| Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County Inc Sarasota, FL | Operating Expenses | $60,000 |
| Goodman Theater Chicago, IL | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theater Chicago, IL | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, IL | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Anguilla Tennis & Education Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Operating Expenses | $14,000 |
| Conservation International Arlington, VA | Operating Expenses | $10,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $564,921 | $537,444 | $656,675 | $648,000 | 30 | $648,000 | $41,129 | $50,702 |
| 2024 | $684,152 | $178,510 | $415,366 | $407,500 | 34 | $407,500 | $170,644 | $56,767 |
| 2023 | $921,008 | $1,023,286 | $457,993 | $453,000 | 39 | $453,000 | $23,286 | $46,806 |
| 2022 | $355,715 | $592,442 | $481,035 | $473,000 | 38 | $473,000 | $92,442 | $38,903 |
| 2021 | $244,308 | $216,816 | $301,062 | $291,900 | 39 | $291,900 | $253,206 | $34,742 |
| 2020 | $328,554 | $192,780 | $280,726 | $273,800 | 41 | — | $218,276 | $46,581 |
| 2019 | $416,500 | $21,350 | $305,692 | $293,700 | 42 | — | $11,461 | $56,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for theaters, an orchestra, a high school, and charitable and community organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Chicago Shakespeare Theater says it creates theatrical experiences for people of all ages and identities; Edison High School says it supports students with learning differences; and the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $648,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $222,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest listed awards included $222,000 to Sarasota Orchestra, $110,000 to American Jewish Committee, and $60,000 each to Asolo Repertory Theater and Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County. Other notable awards included $30,000 each to Goodman Theater and Steppenwolf Theater, and $20,000 to Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The listed grants were for operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald Yonover and Geri Yonover as trustees.
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Geri Yonover
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Yonover
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation
How much does Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation give each year?
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation gave $648K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $408K across 34 grants.
What is Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $21,600, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation give grants?
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Portland, OR (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasota Orchestra ($222,000), American Jewish Committee ($110,000) and Asolo Repertory Theater ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation?
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation reported $565K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for theaters, an orchestra, a high school, and charitable and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's EIN?
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7296696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ronald-and-geri-yonover-foundation-morg_741027a0cb4848b6989029a8098f988a
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