Pya Foundation Fka Pershing Yoakley and Associates Foundation
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1725360 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$67K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$831
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
45% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support/hurricane helene | $20,250 |
| Ballad Health Foundation | Johnson City, TN | General support/hurricane helene | $20,250 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | Knoxville, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| The Dollywood Foundation Knox County Imagination Library | Pigeon Forge, TN | Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| My Good Deed Dba 911 Day | Irvine, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Brave Step Inc | Concord, NC | General support | $250 |
| West Knox County Little League Little League Baseball Inc | Knoxville, TN | Sponsorship | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $24,150 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531819349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1725360
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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