The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family
The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Breckenridge, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $307K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family at a glance
In short: The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family gave $307K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $154K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $307,324
- +1691.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $153,662
- +795.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $153,662
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (95% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was ND Community Foundation ($292K). Together the top 2 received $307K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family gives
- Giving grew 2075% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $307K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ND Community Foundation Bismarck, ND | Nonprofit Foundation | $292,087 |
| St Marys School Breckenridge, MN | Education | $15,237 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $57,251 | $308,340 | $307,324 | 2 | $308,340 | $42,235 | $555 |
| 2022 | $251,089 | $14,241 | $18,381 | $17,153 | 1 | $18,381 | $13,013 | $1,173 |
| 2021 | $254,395 | $31,938 | $16,844 | $15,756 | 1 | $16,844 | $30,750 | $15,780 |
| 2020 | $237,517 | $12,700 | $14,896 | $14,130 | 1 | — | $11,934 | $14,553 |
| 2019 | $239,713 | $25,398 | $13,357 | $12,055 | 1 | — | $12,096 | $12,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family reported a distributable amount of $555 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family is led by Donald Yaggie, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donald Yaggie
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Yaggie
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles Yaggie
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judy Yaggie Cahill
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathy Yaggie Dietz
1st Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Yaggie
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family
How much does The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family give each year?
The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family gave $307K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
What is The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family?
The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Breckenridge, MN.
Where does The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family operate?
The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family has awarded grants in Minnesota, North Dakota.
How much is The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family reported a distributable amount of $555 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family's EIN?
The Leo and Catherine Yaggie Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1899264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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