Private foundation · EIN 33-0771627 · Santa Rosa, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Don Yoder 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: 24 grants paid, $259K total, median $6,250. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$259K
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CAPalliative care, neuroscience$40K
Sutter Pacific Medical FoundationSanta Rosa, CACancer support services$40K
Choc Children's FoundationOrange, CAPediatric psychology post-doctoral fellow$25K
Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$20K
Wounded Warior ProjectJacksonville, FLMedical$13K
American Red Cross - Haiti ReliefBoone, IAMedical$10K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYProvide support in crisis zones$10K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYEducation$10K
Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino CountiesAnaheim, CAEducation$10K
The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CAGeneral support$10K
Age Well Orange CountyLake Forest, CAElder care$7,500
Council on Aging - Sonoma County Meals on WheelsSanta Rosa, CAElder care$7,500
Changent Nurse Family Partnership Orange CountySanta Rosa, CAProvide medical support$5,000
Changent Nurse Family Partnership Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CAProvide medical support$5,000
Engineers Without Boarders USADenver, COGeneral support$5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Orange CountySanta Ana, CAEducation$5,000
Habitat for Humanity- Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$5,000
NAMI- Orange CountySanta Ana, CAMental health$5,000
NAMI- Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CAMental health$5,000
Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CAFood insecurity$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank Orange CountyIrvine, CAChild hunger strategy program$5,000
WaymakersSanta Ana, CAHomelessness/mental health$5,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARService$4,100
Operation SurfSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral support$2,500

By state: California 18 · New York 2 · Florida 1 · Iowa 1 · Colorado 1 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

Don Yoder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Rosa, California, administered in care of Patricia R Yoder, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Don Yoder 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 Don Yoder Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $259K across 24 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does Don Yoder Foundation give?

California (18 grants), New York (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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