Private foundation · EIN 16-1688657 · S Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henry a Yost and Cynthia Yost Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $130K total, median $1,500. 79% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$130K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
79%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

Applications should state the name of the charity, the amount requested and the nature of the activities in which the requested funds would be used. Contact: Henry a Yost, 270 Hillside Road, South Pasadena, Ca, 6267968866 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Huntington Memorial HospitalPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$26K
Freedom House IncNew York, NYTo further recipient's charitable purpose.$15K
Southlands ChinoChino, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$13K
Sanctuary CenterSanta Barbara, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$11K
Children's Hospital of LALos Angeles, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$10K
Catalyst CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$5,000
Mayfield Junior SchoolPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$5,000
Westridge SchoolPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$4,000
Door of HopePasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$3,000
Huntington Society of FellowsSan Marino, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$3,000
Swim With Mike FoundationPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$3,000
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCTo further recipient's charitable purpose.$2,500
Pasadena Senior CenterPasadena, CACommunity services$2,500
Alzheimer's AssociationWashington, DCTo further recipient's charitable purpose.$2,000
Autism SpeaksBoone, IATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$2,000
Mayo ClinicAlbert Lea, MNTo further recipient's charitable purpose.$2,000
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$2,000
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$2,000
Mayfield Senior SchoolPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,950
City of HopeDuarte, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,500
Hillside Home for ChildrenPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,500
Pasadena Guild of Childrens HospitalPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,100
Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California IncPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,100
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,000
HmriPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,000
Hume MinistriesFresno, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,000
Las MadrinasCity of Industry, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,000
Pkd FoundationKansas City, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose.$1,000
All Saints By the Sea ChurchSanta Barbara, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$800
Sycamores HomeLos Angeles, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$650
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$600
Impact D & a Treatment CenterPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$500
Kidspace Children's MuseumPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$500
Pasadena Children's Hospital GuildLos Angeles, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$500
Make a Wish Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$400
Arlington GardensPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$300
Carnegie InstitutionWashington, DCTo further recipient's charitable purpose.$300
Friends in DeedPasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$250
South Pasadena BeautifulSouth Pasadena, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose.$100

By state: California 31 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Iowa 1 · Minnesota 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Henry a Yost and Cynthia Yost Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in S Pasadena, California, administered in care of Henry a Yost, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry a Yost and Cynthia Yost Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Henry a Yost and Cynthia Yost Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $130K across 39 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Henry a Yost and Cynthia Yost Family Foundation give?

California (31 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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