The Yerrid Foundation Inc
The Yerrid Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. It supports charitable organizations and causes, with the foundation’s website describing a history of giving to hundreds of organizations, many of them championing children’s causes.
The Yerrid Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Yerrid Foundation Inc gave $638K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $637,800
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,260
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,632,717
- +10.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (83% 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 The Yerrid Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 East Kennedy Boulevard 3910, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 222-8222
Website: https://yerridlaw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Yerrid Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Halo-Humanitarian and Learning Organization ($100K). Together the top 10 received $523K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 146 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 16% to recipients in Texas, and 1% to recipients in Nevada. The filing also lists recipients in California and Louisiana, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Yerrid Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $444K (2020) to $833K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $638K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halo-Humanitarian and Learning Organization San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $100,000 |
| The Poynter Institute St Petersburg, FL | General Operations | $77,100 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation Tampa, FL | General Operations | $55,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Tampa, FL | To Inspire and Enable All Young People | $50,000 |
| Heart of Adoptions Alliance Inc Tampa, FL | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation Tampa, FL | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Rise Tampa Our Police Foundation Tampa, FL | General Operations | $44,200 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Assoc Foundation Tampa, FL | General Operations | $40,000 |
| 1 Voice Tampa, FL | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL | General Operations | $22,000 |
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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 | $11,632,717 | $1,726,393 | $652,666 | $637,800 | 30 | $645,232 | $420,816 | $500,300 |
| 2024 | $10,558,535 | $2,503,054 | $683,926 | $674,400 | 26 | $679,163 | $420,077 | $420,440 |
| 2023 | $8,739,407 | $926,005 | $587,624 | $583,450 | 31 | $585,538 | $365,532 | $403,506 |
| 2022 | $8,401,026 | $498,575 | $583,626 | $575,314 | 31 | $579,471 | $94,609 | $402,151 |
| 2021 | $8,486,077 | $2,066,750 | $846,163 | $832,765 | 28 | $839,463 | $3,778 | $344,167 |
| 2020 | $7,265,490 | $1,185,889 | $447,317 | $444,057 | 26 | — | $188,489 | $315,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yerrid Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $500K 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
The foundation’s website describes it as self-funded and dedicated to helping others, and highlights support for children’s causes and pediatric cancer. Its 2025 grants also show support for organizations working in areas including adoption, youth development, homelessness, performing arts, animal welfare, marine conservation, and public safety.
Those areas reflect grantees’ work, not stated foundation program categories. For example, Hearts of Adoption Alliance says it promotes adoption education and provides resources and support to families facing an unplanned pregnancy. Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says it works to end animal homelessness and care for companion animals in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $637,800. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to HALO—Humanitarian and Learning Organization for general operations; $77,100 to The Poynter Institute for general operations; $55,000 to Tampa General Hospital Foundation for general operations; and $50,000 each to Boys and Girls Club, Heart of Adoptions Alliance, and Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation. Other listed awards included $44,200 to Rise Tampa Our Police Foundation, $40,000 to Hillsborough County Bar Association Foundation, $35,000 to 1 Voice, and $22,000 to Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C Steven Yerrid as President-CEO and Director, and Gable Yerrid as Director. The foundation’s website identifies Mr. Yerrid as its chairman.
The Yerrid Foundation Inc is led by C. Steven Yerrid, President-Ceo & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Steven Yerrid
President-Ceo & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gable Yerrid
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cindy Jameson (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Yerrid Foundation Inc
How much does The Yerrid Foundation Inc give each year?
The Yerrid Foundation Inc gave $638K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $674K across 26 grants.
What is The Yerrid Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Yerrid Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,260, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Yerrid Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Yerrid Foundation Inc give grants?
The Yerrid Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (22 grants) and Clearwater, FL (2 grants).
Does The Yerrid Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Yerrid Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Yerrid Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Yerrid Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Halo-Humanitarian and Learning Organization ($100,000), The Poynter Institute ($77,100) and Tampa General Hospital Foundation ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Yerrid Foundation Inc?
The Yerrid Foundation Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $645K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $500K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Yerrid Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes it as self-funded and dedicated to helping others, and highlights support for children’s causes and pediatric cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Yerrid Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Yerrid Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Yerrid Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3571804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Yerrid Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Yerrid Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-yerrid-foundation-inc-morg_c2fdb4daeb984d85abe3f5c405a4dfad
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