The Yeargan Foundation Charitable
The Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1998, based in Garner, North Carolina. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving in education, human services, and healthcare.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
-6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+350.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$126K
+181.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities center on higher education and hospice services. The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to pediatric palliative care and bereavement support programs.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $12,209,533 (as of 2024)
Total Revenue (2024): $1,618,517
Total Expenses (2024): $2,403,735
Total Giving (2023): $449,280
Net Assets (2024): $12,209,533
The foundation maintains zero employees and operates with volunteer leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,209,533 | $12,994,751 | $10,318,496 |
| Revenue | $1,618,517 | $3,454,838 | $854,087 |
| Expenses | $2,403,735 | $778,583 | $750,694 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,099,523 | $504,945 | $485,676 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,188,715 | $3,011,241 | $461,115 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,488,237 | $2,221,657 | $2,138,018 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
67 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
Polly Yeargan Hardie serves as a key decision-maker for the foundation, overseeing major gift decisions and strategic partnerships.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERMAN YEARGAN | TRUSTEE | — | $60,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In August 2023, the Yeargan Charitable Foundation announced a $1,000,000 gift to the Transitions Kids program at Transitions LifeCare in support of pediatric hospice and palliative care services. Foundation leadership emphasized the program's rapid implementation and effective stewardship, noting it as one of the foundation's most fulfilling endeavors.
The Yeargan Charitable Foundation Announces $1,000,000 Gift to the TransitionsRelated Funders
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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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