Yvorra Leadership Development Inc
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc is a private foundation based in Port Republic, Maryland. Its website says the foundation was established in 1988 in memory of Deputy Fire Chief James G. Yvorra and supports leadership development in fire, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, and related emergency services communities through scholarships and project funding.
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc at a glance
In short: Yvorra Leadership Development Inc gave $49K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,500
- +98.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,409
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $312,847
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yvorra Leadership Development Inc
- How to Apply
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The website provides online application forms for scholarships and special projects. Scholarship applications require three letters of recommendation. The 2024 filing says applications gather background information and assess applicants’ interest in making a positive impact in the emergency response community, particularly in management and administration. It states awards must further the applicant’s education to have a positive impact on that community, with a focus on formal education in emergency response management and administration.
- Review Cycle
- October 30 each year, according to the website.
- Deadline
- October 30 each year, according to the website.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Hildebrand
Mailing address: 2446 Azalea Road, Port Republic, MD 20676
Phone: (443) 968-0862
Website: https://www.yld.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yvorra Leadership Development Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas City Fire Dept ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($44,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Port Republic, Maryland. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Kansas and Illinois, at 21% each, followed by Tennessee at 16%, Texas at 9%, and Wisconsin at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Yvorra Leadership Development Inc gives
- Giving grew 246% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 454% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $49K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $44,000 |
| Texas City Fire Dept Texas City, TX | Texas Hazardous Materials Education and Training Scholarship | $2,500 |
| City of Laredo Fire Dept Laredo, TX | Texas Hazardous Materials Education and Training Scholarship | $2,000 |
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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 | $312,847 | $104,013 | $70,337 | $48,500 | 11 | $67,560 | $21,397 | $14,868 |
| 2024 | $276,936 | $69,700 | $48,259 | $24,500 | 7 | $45,963 | $5,534 | $12,998 |
| 2023 | $241,928 | $20,173 | $39,584 | $24,500 | 7 | $37,728 | $6,519 | $12,114 |
| 2022 | $251,127 | $30,777 | $19,982 | $14,000 | 5 | $17,422 | $4,247 | $11,876 |
| 2021 | $240,332 | $19,523 | $17,127 | $12,000 | 4 | — | $5,893 | $11,126 |
| 2020 | $210,779 | $45,339 | $13,927 | $9,000 | 3 | — | $29,818 | $9,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yvorra Leadership Development Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated goal is to promote leadership as a key element in developing and improving emergency services in the United States. Its website describes support for education and training, including scholarships for individuals and funding for leadership-related projects.
The 2025 filing lists scholarship grants to individual recipients and two grants to fire departments for hazardous materials education and training scholarships. The fire departments’ listed purposes were Texas hazardous materials education and training scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $48,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest grant was a $10,000 scholarship to an individual recipient in Illinois. Other listed awards included scholarships of $6,000 and $4,000 to individual recipients in Kansas, and $4,000 scholarships to individual recipients in Tennessee, Wisconsin, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Texas City Fire Department received $2,500 and City of Laredo Fire Department received $2,000 for Texas hazardous materials education and training scholarships.
The website describes the Chief James G. Yvorra Award as support for individuals, organizations, or groups pursuing leadership development through training, education, or leadership-related projects. It also lists the Donald E. Sellers Award for emergency medical responders and the Chief Alan Brunacini Special Projects Program, which offers up to $10,000 for projects advancing leadership development and training. Scholarship applicants must be active members of eligible emergency services organizations and submit three letters of recommendation. The website says applications and recommendations must be received by October 30. Special project applications are due October 30, and funded projects must be completed within 18 months of the award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael S. Hildebrand as president; Sean Noll as vice president; Joanne F. Hildebrand as secretary and treasurer; and Rose M. Cogan, George D. Dodson, James P. Zeigler, Donna Hawley, John Hess, and Michael Eversole as directors.
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc is led by Michael S. Hildebrand, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S. Hildebrand
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Hawley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George D. Dodson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P. Zeigler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hess
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Eversole
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose M. Cogan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne F. Hildebrand
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Noll
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gregory G. Noll (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 Yvorra Leadership Development Inc
How much does Yvorra Leadership Development Inc give each year?
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc gave $49K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 7 grants.
What is Yvorra Leadership Development Inc's typical grant size?
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,409, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yvorra Leadership Development Inc give grants?
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc's top state is Kansas, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and Tennessee (16%).
Does Yvorra Leadership Development Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Yvorra Leadership Development Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
How large is Yvorra Leadership Development Inc?
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Yvorra Leadership Development Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to promote leadership as a key element in developing and improving emergency services in the United States. Its website describes support for education and training, including scholarships for individuals and funding for leadership-related projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yvorra Leadership Development Inc?
The website provides online application forms for scholarships and special projects. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Yvorra Leadership Development Inc's EIN?
Yvorra Leadership Development Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1560287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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