Yawkey Foundation II is a private independent foundation established in 1983 by Tom and Jean Yawkey, best known for their longtime ownership of the Boston Red Sox. The foundation is headquartered at 100 Lowder Brook Drive, Suite 2800, Westwood, MA 02090. The foundation continues the charitable legacy of the Yawkeys by making significant and positive impacts on the quality of life for children, families, and the underserved communities in Eastern Massachusetts and Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$467.4M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.1M
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
166
-7.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
+8.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yawkey Foundation Ii reported a distributable amount of $22.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trustees of the Yawkey Foundations are committed to continuing the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey by making significant and positive impacts on the quality of life for children, families, and the underserved in the areas that the Yawkeys called home: New England and Georgetown County, South Carolina.
The foundation prioritizes support for nonprofits providing direct services and programs to underserved communities, with particular emphasis on Gateway Cities in Eastern Massachusetts.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Health Care
- Human Services
- Youth & Amateur Athletics
- Conservation & Wildlife
- Recreation
- Sports & Recreation
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $2,250 to $5,000,000
Review Cycle
- Organizations must have board-approved strategic plans or capital project plans for Transformational Capital Grants
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Eastern Massachusetts (with particular emphasis on Gateway Cities)
- Georgetown County, South Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $467,408,406 (most recent reporting)
- $448,413,557 (2023 ledger value)
Annual Giving:
- $19,106,806 (most recent)
- $18,990,047 (2023)
Annual Income:
- $215.1 million (most recent)
- $124,803,700 (2023)
Governance:
- 15 officers and trustees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $467,408,406 | $448,413,557 | $420,538,932 |
| Revenue | $36,036,842 | $8,581,203 | $5,210,174 |
| Expenses | $24,775,322 | $24,272,319 | $25,104,979 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $21,896,417 | $21,968,818 | $21,662,609 |
| Net Investment Income | $27,422,659 | $7,594,954 | $2,036,830 |
| Distributable Amount | $22,544,469 | $21,276,311 | $22,272,865 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc ($2,500,000), Boston Foundation Inc ($521,056), Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A SPORTING CHANCE INC WEYMOUTH, MA | BASEBALL & SOFTBALL PROGRAMS FOR RECREATION & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |
| ACCELERATED COLLGE EXPERIENCES INC JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | EDUCATION AND SKILLS BUILDING FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY | $15,000 |
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS NEW ENGLAND INC BOSTON, MA | ENRICHMENT & RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $10,000 |
| AGGANIS FOUNDATION INC LYNN, MA | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| AIKEN HORSE PARK FOUNDATION AIKEN, SC | SUPPORT OF EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| AIKEN LAND CONSERVANCY AIKEN, SC | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| AMAZING GRACE OF CAPE COD INC CENTERVILLE, MA | RECREATION & ENRICHMENT CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH | $15,000 |
| ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY INC BOSTON, MA | ENHANCED ACCESS/OUTREACH FOR ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CUMMINGS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION AND SKILLS BUILDING FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY | $500,000 |
| BETHANY HEALTH CARE CENTER FRAMINGHAM, MA | ESSENTIAL PROGRAM EQUIPMENT TO DELIVER ON MISSION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN L HARRINGTON | BOARD CHAIR / TRUSTEE | 9 | $86,000 |
| CHARLES CLOUGH JR | TRUSTEE | 3 | $38,000 |
| DEBRA MCNULTY | TRUSTEE | 3 | $44,000 |
| GEORGE R NEBLE | TRUSTEE | 5 | $60,000 |
| JAMES P HEALEY | TRUSTEE | 7 | $67,000 |
| JUDITH WALDEN SCARAFILE | TRUSTEE | 3 | $44,000 |
| JUSTIN P MORREALE | TRUSTEE | 4 | $54,000 |
| MYECHIA MINTER-JORDAN | TRUSTEE | 3 | $44,000 |
| REV DR RAY HAMMOND | TRUSTEE | 3 | $46,000 |
| VANESSA CALDERON-ROSADO | TRUSTEE | 2 | $41,000 |
| WILLIAM B GUTFARB | TRUSTEE | 3 | $44,000 |
| MAUREEN H BLEDAY | TRUSTEE / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $420,394 |
| JOHN M REDMOND | CFO / TREASURER | 40 | $281,623 |
| JOHN A DESISTO | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $197,031 |
| ALICIA K VERITY | CPO / CCO / BOARD SECRETARY | 40 | $306,112 |
| MAICHARIA WEIR LYTLE | CPO ELECT | 40 | $165,187 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Yawkey Foundation announced $821,000 in 2025 Education Program & Small Capital Grants
Yawkey Foundation Announces $821,000 in 2025 Education Program & Small CapitalFather Bill's & MainSpring received a $1.5 million Transformational Capital Grant for its new Brockton shelter
Father Bill's & MainSpring receives a $1.5 million CapitalYawkey Foundation announced more than $1 million in 2024 Youth & Amateur Athletics Program & Small Capital Grants
Yawkey Foundation Announces $821,000 in 2025 Education Program & Small CapitalMass Eye and Ear received a $1 million grant to launch an Emergency Department renovation
Yawkey Foundation Announces $1 million grantYawkey Foundation announced $600,000 in 2023 Health Care Program & Small Capital Grants
Yawkey Foundation Announces $821,000 in 2025 Education Program & Small CapitalSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yawkey Foundation Ii fund?
The Trustees of the Yawkey Foundations are committed to continuing the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey by making significant and positive impacts on the quality of life for children, families, and the underserved in the areas that the Yawkeys called home: New England and Georgetown County, South Carolina. The foundation prioritizes support for nonprofits providing direct services and programs to underserved communities, with particular emphasis on Gateway Cities in Eastern Massachusetts. **Primar…
How do I apply for a grant from Yawkey Foundation Ii?
**Grant Range:** $2,250 to $5,000,000 **Grant Types:** • Program & Small Capital grants • Transformational Capital Grants (for significant capital projects including new construction, substantial renovations, or major equipment purchases) • Scholarships • Emergency Funds • Capital grants **Recent Activity:** • 2024: Awarded more than $21 million to nonprofit organizations • 2023: Distributed $18,990,047 in grants to 178 nonprofit organizations • Combined with Yawkey Foundation I, the Yawkey Fou…
Where does Yawkey Foundation Ii make grants?
• Eastern Massachusetts (with particular emphasis on Gateway Cities) • Georgetown County, South Carolina
What size grants does Yawkey Foundation Ii award?
In 2024, Yawkey Foundation Ii awarded 166 grants totaling $19.1M — an average of about $115K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Yawkey Foundation Ii required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Yawkey Foundation Ii reported a distributable amount of $22.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Yawkey Foundation Ii's EIN?
Yawkey Foundation Ii's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2768239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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