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Yagan Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $50.7M. Annual income is reported at $9.4M. Total assets have grown from $14M in 2019 to $50.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Yagan Family Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $777K in 2021 to $1.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Yagan Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, MO.
Yagan Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Yagan Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Yagan Family Foundation is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Droste Yagan | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica Droste Yagan | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$50.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$50.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University-Opportunity InsightsResearch | Cambridge, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Planning CouncilUrban growth | Chicago, IL | $175K | 2022 |
| Honeycomb ProjectVolunteerism | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Center For Free EnterpriseEducation | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2022 |
| Lawndale Christian Legal CenterPublic charity support | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2022 |
| Urban InitiativesPublic charity support | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Issue OnePolitical Reform | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Stanford GsbEducation | Stanford, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Unite America Institute IncCivic Engagement | Denver, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Start Early Fka Ounce Of PreventionEducation | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope InternationalHumanitarian aid | Bridgeton, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Represent UsEducation | Florence, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| One GoalEducation | Chicago, IL | $44K | 2022 |
| Social Ventures Partners ChicagoPublic charity support | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical CenterMedical | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Mandel Legal Aid ClinicLegal Aid | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Jersey County Arts CouncilSupport for the Arts | Jerseyville, IL | $11K | 2022 |
| Bpi ChicagoRacial & Social Justice | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Riverbender Community CenterCommunity support | Alton, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Jersey County Historical SocietyEducation | Jerseyville, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| District 100 FoundationEducation | Jerseyville, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Harvard University-Faculty Of Arts & SciencesEducation | Cambridge, MA | $200K | 2021 |
| Freedman Heirs FoundationRacial Justice | Silver Spring, MD | $25K | 2021 |
| National Harm Reduction CoalitionOpiod Crisis Response | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Rush Community Health FundMedical | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2021 |
| Tides FoundationSocial causes | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| King Baudouin Foundation UsInternational Relief | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Reach Out & ReadEducational development | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringMedical Research | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilEnvironmental | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| IcstarsJob Training | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2021 |
| City Colleges Of Chicago FoundationEducation | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2021 |
| Epilepsy FoundationHealth | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2021 |