Yearley Family Foundation
The Yearley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It made 13 grants totaling $282,500 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including a cancer center, community services organizations, educational institutions, and organizations addressing other needs.
Yearley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Yearley Family Foundation gave $283K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,500
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,731
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,133,989
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yearley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yearley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ma General Hospital Cancer Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 37 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (58%) and New York (24%), followed by Pennsylvania (9%), New Jersey (5%), and Maryland (2%). The listed grants also included recipients in Ohio and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Yearley Family Foundation gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2021) to $295K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ma General Hospital Cancer Center Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Community Services Beverly, MA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Win Inc - Women in Need Inc New York City, NY | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Kean University Union, NJ | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Urban Promise International Pennsauken Township, NJ | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Believe Big Hunt Valley, MD | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,133,989 | $343,652 | $366,279 | $282,500 | 13 | $303,511 | $278,666 | $293,523 |
| 2023 | $4,155,389 | $177,386 | $352,255 | $280,000 | 13 | $294,580 | $119,160 | $263,920 |
| 2022 | $4,335,383 | $305,527 | $372,948 | $295,000 | 9 | $300,335 | $244,011 | $269,746 |
| 2021 | $4,404,948 | $540,645 | $304,348 | $245,000 | 1 | $245,000 | $481,332 | $308,670 |
| 2020 | $4,168,651 | $204,089 | $333,421 | $280,000 | 1 | — | $150,668 | $260,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yearley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Episcopal Academy describes its mission as “challenging and nurturing mind, body, and spirit” to inspire students to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. Believe Big says it helps families face, fight, and overcome cancer. The Trevor Project states that its mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ and questioning young people. SMART Recovery USA describes its mission as improving health and well-being through a self-empowering, science-informed approach to addictive behaviors. Amazing Mutts Puppy Rescue says it provides rescue for dogs at risk of being euthanized.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $282,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Among the largest grants were $100,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and $50,000 to Beverly Bootstraps Community Services, both for unrestricted general purposes; $35,000 to Westchester Community College for scholarships; $25,000 each to WIN Inc. – Women in Need Inc. and Episcopal Academy for unrestricted general purposes; and $15,000 to Sarcoma Foundation of America for unrestricted general purposes. Other 2024 recipients included Binghamton University ($7,500 for scholarships), Kean University ($7,500 for scholarships), Urban Promise International ($5,000), Believe Big Inc. ($5,000), Amazing Mutts Puppy Rescue ($2,500), SMART Recovery USA Inc. ($2,500), and the Trevor Project Inc. ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandra D. Durgin, Douglas C. Yearley Jr., Andrew Yearley, and Peter B. Yearley as trustees.
Yearley Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Yearley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas C. Yearley Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter B. Yearley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra D. Durgin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Yearley Family Foundation
How much does Yearley Family Foundation give each year?
Yearley Family Foundation gave $283K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 13 grants.
What is Yearley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Yearley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $21,731, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yearley Family Foundation give grants?
Yearley Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Yearley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of Yearley Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Yearley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Yearley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ma General Hospital Cancer Center ($100,000), Beverly Bootstraps Community Services ($50,000) and Westchester Community College ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Yearley Family Foundation?
Yearley Family Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Yearley Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Episcopal Academy describes its mission as “challenging and nurturing mind, body, and spirit” to inspire students to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yearley Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Yearley Family Foundation's EIN?
Yearley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3540667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Yearley Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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