The Yardi Foundation
The Yardi Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California, and the philanthropic arm of Yardi. It says it works to improve lives and strengthen communities by supporting initiatives in the cities where Yardi operates.
The Yardi Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yardi Foundation gave $5.7M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $197K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,725,572
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $197,434
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $34,687,501
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Yardi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website also says it does not accept grant applications.
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 W Anapamu Street Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 699-2040
Website: https://yardi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Yardi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ucsb Foundation ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 32 grants of 58 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its community-based giving supports communities where Yardi operates, including through local giving by participating offices. In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as California 40%, Georgia 34%, North Carolina 11%, Texas 7%, and New York 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Yardi Foundation gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 186% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 353% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $6.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ucsb Foundation Atlanta, GA | Support for Education. | $1,490,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Fullerton, CA | Support for Education. | $1,375,404 |
| New York University Austin, TX | Support for Education. | $250,000 |
| Morehouse College Santa Barbara, CA | Support for Education. | $240,000 |
| NC Central University Foundation Atlanta, GA | Support for Education. | $200,000 |
| Shaw University Irvine, CA | Support for Education. | $200,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Raleigh, NC | Support for Education. | $160,000 |
| University of North Texas Los Angeles, CA | Support for Education. | $140,000 |
| Spelman College Chapel Hill, NC | Support for Education. | $122,576 |
| Georgia State University Foundation Inc Durham, NC | Support for Education. | $90,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,687,501 | $3,375,257 | $5,776,400 | $5,725,572 | 29 | $5,743,314 | $1,373,287 | $1,624,970 |
| 2023 | $37,062,529 | $2,773,636 | $6,472,385 | $6,462,764 | 21 | $6,471,423 | $772,674 | $1,656,353 |
| 2022 | $40,751,657 | $15,000,000 | $2,708,986 | $2,697,770 | 6 | $2,697,770 | — | $1,172,387 |
| 2021 | $28,464,245 | $10,000,000 | $2,004,059 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,000,000 | — | $1,003,811 |
| 2020 | $20,471,822 | $100,000 | $1,007,708 | $1,000,000 | 1 | — | — | $948,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yardi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Its website describes support for education, environmental sustainability, homelessness, and humanitarian aid. In education, it says it supports scholarships for first-generation college students and university programs that enhance academic success. Its other stated work includes conservation, programs addressing housing insecurity, and emergency relief, medical care, and food assistance in disaster-affected regions.
The 2024 filing lists grants for “support for education.” Recipients include universities and colleges such as UC Berkeley Foundation, Morehouse College, Shaw University, and Spelman College.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $5,725,572. Grant amounts ranged from $29,474 to $1,490,000, with a median of $80,000. The largest listed grants were $1,490,000 to UCSB Foundation and $1,375,404 to UC Berkeley Foundation. Other notable grants included $250,000 to New York University, $240,000 to Morehouse College, and $200,000 each to NC Central University Foundation and Shaw University. Each of these grants was listed for “support for education.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anant Yardi as director and president/CEO, Jason Yardi as director and treasurer/CFO, and Arnold Brier as director and secretary.
The Yardi Foundation is led by Anant Yardi, Director, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anant Yardi
Director, President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Yardi
Director, Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Brier
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gordon Morrell (2020) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Yardi Foundation
How much does The Yardi Foundation give each year?
The Yardi Foundation gave $5.7M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 21 grants.
What is The Yardi Foundation's typical grant size?
The Yardi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $197,434, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Yardi Foundation give grants?
The Yardi Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (34%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Raleigh, NC (3 grants), Fullerton, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Yardi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Yardi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Education." (29 grants).
Who are The Yardi Foundation's largest grantees?
The Yardi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ucsb Foundation ($1,490,000), Uc Berkeley Foundation ($1,375,404) and New York University ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Yardi Foundation?
The Yardi Foundation reported $34.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Yardi Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Its website describes support for education, environmental sustainability, homelessness, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Yardi Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Yardi Foundation's EIN?
The Yardi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4356177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Yardi 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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