Yawkey Foundation (Massachusetts)

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Yawkey Foundations

    Summary

    The Yawkey Foundation supports nonprofit organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities through direct programs and services in its six priority Areas of Giving: 

    • Health Care
    • Education
    • Human Services
    • Youth and Amateur Athletics
    • Arts and Culture
    • Conservation and Wildlife

    At this time, the Yawkey Foundation's primary geographic focus areas are Eastern Massachusetts (including cities and towns within the following counties: Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Middlesex and Essex) and Georgetown County, South Carolina.

     

    History of Funding

    Previous awardees may be viewed here: https://yawkeyfoundation.org/press-releases-and-announcements/

    Additional Information

    The Yawkey Foundation does not fund the following:

    • Organizations that are not tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)3 or 509(a)(3) Type III
    • Funding for specific positions or salaries to recruit/engage specific employees or staff persons
    • Funding for emergency response, events, conferences, sponsorships, advertisements, films/documentaries, travel, individual requests/benefit
    • Funder collaboratives, private foundations, and general endowments
    • Public school districts, public and charter schools, government agencies, community/economic development corporations, political campaigns, lobbying and cause-marketing
    • Religious organizations for sectarian purposes (excludes non-religious programs of faith-based organizations)
    • Athletic programs specific to individual towns, districts or counties
    • Scholarships for elementary, middle and secondary schools
    • International organizations and international programs pass-through” funds

    Contacts

    Nancy Brodnicki

    Nancy Brodnicki
    990 Washington Street Suite 315
    Dedham, MA 02026
    (781) 329-7470

    Yawkey Foundation Staff

    Yawkey Foundation Staff

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  • Eligibility Details

    Yawkey Foundation's primary geographic focus areas are Eastern Massachusetts and Georgetown County, South Carolina.


    For the purposes of Yawkey Foundation's grantmaking, the Eastern Massachusetts region encompasses nonprofits providing direct programs and services in cities and towns within the following counties:

    • Suffolk
    • Norfolk
    • Bristol
    • Plymouth
    • Barnstable
    • Middlesex
    • Essex

    Deadline Details

    The Yawkey Foundation reviews Initial Proposals for three Types of Grants through a highly competitive two-step process. The specific deadlines for Initial Proposals vary for each Type of Grant.


    Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals

    Initial Proposal submission dates and deadlines by Areas of Giving category

    • Youth & Amateur Athletics (December 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024)
    • Human Services (March 1, 2024 – April 1, 2024)
    • Education (May 1, 2024 – June 1, 2024)
    • Conservation & Wildlife (May 1, 2024 – June 1, 2024)
    • Arts & Culture (August 1, 2024 – September 1, 2024)
    • Health Care (August 1, 2024 – September 1, 2024)

    Strategic Investment Grant Initial Proposals

    There are two submission periods for Initial Proposals for Strategic Investment Grants, applicable to all of Yawkey Foundation Area of Giving categories:

    • March 1 – April 1
    • August 1 – September 1

    Transformational Capital Grant Initial Proposals

    Initial Proposals for Transformational Capital Grant funding are open on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year for all nonprofits with missions aligned to any of the Yawkey Foundation's Areas of Giving categories. 

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary. Program & Small Capital Grants amounts are up to $100,000, most often payable over one year. Strategic Investment Grants range from $250,000 to $1 million, most often payable over multiple years. Transformational Capital Grants are up to $5 million, payable over multiple years.

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