Private foundation · EIN 58-1846281 · Garner, North Carolina

Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $5,000. 41% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$2.5M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wakemed FoundationRaleigh, NCCourage to Confront Crisis Campaign$1.0M
Duke UniversityDurham, NCHubert-Yeargan Center Gift Fund$400K
Transitions Life CareRaleigh, NCHospice and Palliative Care, Bereavement Services$325K
Bastion Community of ResilenceNew Orleans, LAVeteran Wellness Center Completion and Expansions$300K
Durham Nativity SchoolDurham, NCProvide Excellent Education for Young Men$163K
Community of HopeGarner, NCCommunity Assistance for Housing and Food Insecurity$120K
50 Legs in 50 DaysClearwater, FLProvide Amputees with Care and Prosthetics$50K
Canines for Service IncWilmington, NCTrain Service Canines for Veterans$50K
Immigrant Defenders Law CenterLos Angeles, CAUniversal Representation for all Immigrants Facing Deportation$50K
Bristol Bay Heritage Land TrustDillingham, AKFly Fishing and Guide Academy$5,000
Brother Martin High SchoolNew Orleans, LAForm Young Men in Trusting Environment Rooted in Religious Values$5,000
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSProvide Shelter, Transitional Housing, and Counseling to Youth$5,000
Dream House Wellness FoundationNew Orleans, LAExpanding Access to Mental and Spiritual Wellness$2,000
Able to ServeGarner, NCEquipping Adults with Disabilities to Live with Purpose and Dignity$100
Adventhealth FoundationOrlando, FLExtending the Healing Ministry of Christ$100
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDResearch Cancer Cure$100
Children's of MississippiJackson, MSChildren's Hospital$100
Church of the SaviorWayne, PAContribution$100
Chapters Health FoundationTemple Terrace, FLQuality End of Life Care and Bereavement Services$100
Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchCharlotte, NCMemorial Gift to Ministry$100
Son of a SaintNew Orleans, LAImprove Lives of Fatherless Boys$100
Transitions KidsRaleigh, NCHospice and Palliative Care, Bereavement Services$100

By state: North Carolina 9 · Louisiana 4 · Florida 3 · California 1 · Alaska 1 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Garner, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 22 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust give?

North Carolina (9 grants), Louisiana (4 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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