Private foundation · EIN 39-1967691 · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mary Alice Yakich Educational Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (APRIL 1) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 80 grants paid, $252K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: The foundation provides scholarships to students who display adademic excellence, service in the community, and financial need primarily to attend catholic schools.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
80
$252K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
APRIL 1
Assets
$4.9M

How to apply

Contact: Mary Alice Yakich Educational Found, 321 N 121st St Suite 100, Wauwatosa, Wi, 4143697829, INFO@YAKICHFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: APRIL 1 Restrictions: The foundation provides scholarships to students who display adademic excellence, service in the community, and financial need primarily to attend catholic schools. The foundation also supports other educational endeavors in the community including exemplary teachers as well as unique educational projects.

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

Top 1 of 80 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Notre Dame School of MilwaukeeWest Milwaukee, WITogether we grow campaign$50K

About this foundation

Mary Alice Yakich Educational Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, administered in care of Jan Drzewiecki, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Mary Alice Yakich Educational Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: APRIL 1.

How much does Mary Alice Yakich Educational Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $252K across 80 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Mary Alice Yakich Educational Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (80 grants), per its latest filing.

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