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Yarg Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Nicholas Walrod. It holds total assets of $13.1M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $220K in 2011 to $13.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Yarg Foundation has made 193 grants totaling $11.2M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $2.8M and $5.5M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.5M distributed across 92 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $570K, with an average award of $58K. The foundation has supported 91 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oregon and District of Columbia and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$79K
Largest Grant
$570K
Based on 35 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.
Yarg Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 193 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, DC, CO.
Yarg Foundation has distributed a total of $11.2M across 193 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $58K. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $570K.
Yarg Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Yarg Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Walrod | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $70K | $0 | $70K |
| Jack Gray | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurie Mootz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicholas Walrod | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Travis Gearhart | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
193
Total Giving
$11.2M
Average Grant
$58K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
91
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Family FoundationYOUTH LEADERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT | Portland, OR | $150K | 2023 |
| Next UpGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $40K | 2023 |
| South Lane School DistrictEDUCATION PROGRAMMING | Cottage Grove, OR | $131K | 2023 |
| Ohsu FoundationREPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EQUITY INITIATIVE | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia WillametteEDUCATION PROGRAMMING | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Safety And JusticeGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Urban League Of PortlandGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $95K | 2023 |
| Youth Rights & JusticeGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children Lane CountyHEALTHY FAMILIES - YEAR 3 OF 5 | Eugene, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southwestern OregonEDUCATION PROGRAMMING | Eugene, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Oregon Justice Resource CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Ophelia'S PlaceGENERAL OPERATING | Eugene, OR | $70K | 2023 |
| Child'S Way Charter SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Dorena, OR | $65K | 2023 |
| African Refugee Immigrant OrganizationGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Insight AllianceGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Latino Community AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Bend, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Mano A ManoGENERAL OPERATING | Salem, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Transformative Justice CommunityGENERAL OPERATING | Salem, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Pathfinders Of OregonGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Parenting NowSTAFF CAPACITY: SALES DIRECTOR AND GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Eugene, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Northwest Alliance For Alternative Media & EducationGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| South Valley AthleticsSTAFF CAPACITY: FULL-TIME PROGRAM DIRECTOR - YEAR 2 OF 2 | Cottage Grove, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Samoa Pacific Development CorpGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Kids In Transition To SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Eugene, OR | $58K | 2023 |
| AcluGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Looking GlassCAPITAL: COTTAGE GROVE BUILDING RENOVATION | Eugene, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Oregon Department Of EducationSTAFF CAPACITY: SEXUALITY EDUCATION ANALYST THROUGH DECEMBER 2024 | Salem, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Circle Of Friends SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Oregon City, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| South Lane Mental HealthGENERAL OPERATING | Cottage Grove, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Fair Shot For AllGENERAL OPERATIONS - YEAR 2 OF 2 | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| YwcaFAMILY PRESERVATION PROJECT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Oregon Mind Body InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Eugene, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Unite OregonGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Oregon School Based Health AllianceGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $45K | 2023 |
| Bohemia Food HubGENERAL OPERATING | Cottage Grove, OR | $45K | 2023 |
| Oregon Values And Beliefs CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $40K | 2023 |
| Center For Voting And ElectionsEDUCATION PROGRAMMING | Corvallis, OR | $40K | 2023 |
| Oregon Community ProgramsGENERAL OPERATING | Eugene, OR | $32K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Cottage Grove Library - South Valley Farmers MarketGENERAL OPERATING | Cottage Grove, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| Coalition Of Communities Of ColorGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| Cpan - U Of O - 90 By 30GENERAL OPERATING | Eugene, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Latino NetworkSTAFF CAPACITY: SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVOCACY POSITION | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolLINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FUND | Cottage Grove, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Poic RahsGENERAL OPERATING | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| SponsorsGENERAL OPERATING | Eugene, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Rural Organizing ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Cottage Grove, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Red Lodge Transition ServicesGENERAL OPERATING | Oregon City, OR | $20K | 2023 |