Yarg Foundation is a private family foundation based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2012. The foundation is committed to systems change as a means to address root causes of inequity and promote positive social transformation across Oregon communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-30.1% YoY
Grant Count
49
-25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Yarg Foundation believes that systems change is the most powerful way to address the root causes of inequity and bring about positive social transformation. The foundation is dedicated to centering community voices and serving as a connector in the philanthropic and nonprofit landscape.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Justice Reform
- Healthy Families
- Civic Engagement
- Climate Change
Grantmaking
As of 2026, the foundation's grant budget of approximately $1M is almost completely allocated to multi-year grants in its focus areas. There are currently no new open grant opportunities. The foundation indicates that any future open grant opportunities will be posted on its website and communicated to existing grantees.
Grant Range
of $29,250. Approximately 92% of grants were multi-year awards.
Average Grant
of $29,250. Approximately 92% of grants were multi-year awards.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, with particular emphasis on serving communities across the state. The foundation conducted statewide outreach for its Youth Intervention Grant Program, receiving proposals from around the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $21,657,989
- Total revenues: -$5,595,971
- Total expenses: $3,476,600
- Number of employees: 1 (as of 2023); 3 (as of 2024-2025)
Compensation (2024):
- Kristin Walrod (Executive Director): $69,968
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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
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gray Family Foundation ($150,000), Partnership for Safety and Justice ($100,000), Friends of the Children Lane County ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $60,000 |
| BOHEMIA FOOD HUB COTTAGE GROVE, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| CENTRAL CITY CONCERN PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| CHILD'S WAY CHARTER SCHOOL DORENA, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $65,000 |
| CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL OREGON CITY, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $65,000 |
| COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH RADICAL EMPOWERMENT EUGENE, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| FAIR SHOT FOR ALL PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER BEND, OR | EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kristin Walrod: Executive Director
- Sarah Gray: Executive Director (joined January 2026)
- Nicholas Walrod: Board Member, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Jack Gray: Chair
- Mariana Lindsay: Program Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN WALROD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $59,482 |
| JACK GRAY | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS WALROD | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | 5 | — |
| TRAVIS GEARHART | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURIE MOOTZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation is in the final implementation phase of its two primary funding initiatives launched in 2020: the Justice Reform Initiative and the Healthy Families Initiative. In 2025, the foundation distributed $1.7M across 59 grants, with 92% being multi-year commitments. The foundation continues to emphasize its commitment to centering community voices and serving as a connector within the philanthropic and nonprofit landscape.
Y.S.F. and G.A.S. Awarded $220,000 Grant from the Terra Foundation for AmericanSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yarg Foundation fund?
Yarg Foundation believes that systems change is the most powerful way to address the root causes of inequity and bring about positive social transformation. The foundation is dedicated to centering community voices and serving as a connector in the philanthropic and nonprofit landscape. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Justice Reform • Healthy Families • Civic Engagement • Climate Change
How do I apply for a grant from Yarg Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 2025: $1.7M distributed across 59 grants to 55 organizations, with an average grant size of $29,250. Approximately 92% of grants were multi-year awards. • 2022: $2.9M distributed across 57 grants to 50 organizations, with an average grant size of $51,500. Approximately 60% of grants were multi-year awards. **Major Initiatives:** • **Justice Reform Initiative**: A multi-year, $5M initiative focused on youth intervention and support for children and young adults impacted by …
Where does Yarg Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, with particular emphasis on serving communities across the state. The foundation conducted statewide outreach for its Youth Intervention Grant Program, receiving proposals from around the state.
What size grants does Yarg Foundation award?
In 2024, Yarg Foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Yarg Foundation's EIN?
Yarg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4708840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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