Nancy Spofford Yerkes Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNoank, Connecticut · EIN 47-2566729 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$146K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | General support programs. | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Island Health Project | Fishers Island, NY | Conservation education | $10,000 |
| American Chestnut foundation | Asheville, NC | Environmental preservation support | $10,000 |
| Safe Futures | New London, CT | Support programs for victims of domestic violence. | $10,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Ctr Inc | Fishers Island, NY | Cultural, educational and community support | $10,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Mystic & Noank Library | Mystic, CT | Educational support | $10,000 |
| The UConn Foundation Inc | Storrs, CT | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Avalonia Land Conservancy Inc | Old Mystic, CT | Land conservation programs | $7,000 |
| College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Educational programs | $6,000 |
| The Taft School | Watertown, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Indian Mountain School | Lakeville, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Bernards School | New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fishers Island Fire Department | Fishers Island, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Georges School | Middletown, RI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Education support | $5,000 |
| Oxbridge Academy | West Palm Beach, FL | Education support. | $5,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | The Plains, VA | Bird conservation programs. | $3,000 |
| Stephys Place | Red Bank, NJ | Social support | $3,000 |
| MPM Foundation | Clearwater, FL | Healthcare support. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2566729
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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