The Yawkey Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded in 1977 to carry forward the legacy of Tom Yawkey, a Boston Red Sox owner and wildlife conservationist, and his wife Jean Yawkey, the first woman elected to the board of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, with a secondary office in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.9M
+9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+25.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$112K
+16.1% YoY
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's guiding principle reflects Tom Yawkey's philosophy: "Do what is right. Do it quietly. And don't expect praise for being kind."
Primary funding areas include:
- Health Care — Supporting medical institutions that serve underserved populations and those with barriers to access, including organizations such as Franciscan Hospital for Children, Boston Medical Center, Tidelands Health, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Education
- Human Services
- Youth and Amateur Athletics
- Arts and Culture
- Conservation and Wildlife — Including direct support for the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center
Grantmaking
The Foundation offers multiple grant programs:
Review Cycle
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Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Boston area and New England region. Secondary focus includes Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Yawkey Foundation (EIN 13-2890749)
- Total Assets: $70,897,133 (as of 2023)
- Total Revenues: $2,962,419 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $3,518,096 (2023)
- Employees: 4
Yawkey Foundation II (EIN 04-2768239)
- Total Assets: $467,408,406 (as of 2024)
- Total Revenues: $36,036,842 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $24,775,322 (2024)
- Employees: 14
Cumulative Impact
Since 1977, the Yawkey Foundation has contributed more than $530 million to nonprofit organizations that provide resources and opportunities to those most in need.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,894,595 | $70,897,133 | $64,245,408 |
| Revenue | $4,806,620 | $2,962,419 | $739,623 |
| Expenses | $4,059,065 | $3,518,096 | $3,689,842 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,444,419 | $2,988,622 | $3,100,007 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,441,387 | $2,395,043 | $860,482 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,642,581 | $3,244,839 | $3,351,468 |
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
112 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Yawkey Foundation
Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Arts & Culture
YAWKEY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Conservation & Wildlife
YAWKEY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Education
YAWKEY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Yawkey Foundation II:
- Maureen H. Bleday — Chief Executive Officer
- John M. Redmond — Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
The Foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN L HARRINGTON | BOARD CHAIR / TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM B GUTFARB | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| MAUREEN H BLEDAY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 10 | $94,606 |
| JUSTIN P MORREALE | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| JOHN M REDMOND | CFO / TREASURER | 10 | $63,377 |
| JOHN A DESISTO | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 10 | $44,340 |
| ALICIA K VERITY | CPO / CCO / BOARD SECRETARY | 10 | $68,888 |
| MAICHARIA WEIR LYTLE | CPO ELECT | 10 | $37,174 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has announced multiple grant programs for 2025 across its core funding areas, including dedicated funding rounds for Arts & Culture, Health Care, and Education initiatives. Recent major grants have focused on capital projects for youth enrichment, housing for formerly homeless individuals, and athletic facility construction at educational institutions.
Yawkey Foundation Announces $720000 in 2025 Health Care ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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