SYYK Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlexandria, Virginia · EIN 84-2039659 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$30.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
80% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | General Fund | $625,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Fairfax, VA | For YYK Endowed Professor | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Continuation of pledge for graduate fellowship | $500,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Health Care | $1,500 |
| LSU Health Foundation New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | General Fund | $140 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,626,640 | 5 |
| 2024 | $1,630,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,264,051 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632369349100573
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2039659
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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