Henry a Yost and Cynthia Yost Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Pasadena, California · EIN 16-1688657 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$130K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $650 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $26,000 |
| Freedom House Inc | New York, NY | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Southlands Chino | Chino, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $12,500 |
| Sanctuary Center | Santa Barbara, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $11,000 |
| Children's Hospital of LA | Los Angeles, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Catalyst California | Los Angeles, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Westridge School | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Huntington Society of Fellows | San Marino, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Swim With Mike Foundation | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Senior Center | Pasadena, CA | Community services | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Boone, IA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Albert Lea, MN | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Mayfield Senior School | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,950 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| Hillside Home for Children | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| Pasadena Guild of Childrens Hospital | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,100 |
| Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California Inc | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Hmri | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Hume Ministries | Fresno, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Las Madrinas | City of Industry, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| All Saints by the Sea Church | Santa Barbara, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $800 |
| Sycamores Home | Los Angeles, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $650 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $600 |
| Impact D & a Treatment Center | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $500 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $500 |
| Pasadena Children's Hospital Guild | Los Angeles, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $500 |
| Make a Wish Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $400 |
| Arlington Gardens | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $300 |
| Carnegie Institution | Washington, DC | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $300 |
| Friends in Deed | Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $250 |
| South Pasadena Beautiful | South Pasadena, CA | To further recipient's charitable purpose. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,550 | 39 |
| 2023 | $152,948 | 49 |
| 2022 | $142,545 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621899349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1688657
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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