The Don Yoder Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Rosa, California · EIN 33-0771627 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$259K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.8M
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Palliative care, neuroscience | $40,000 |
| Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | Cancer support services | $40,000 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | Pediatric psychology post-doctoral fellow | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Medical | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross - Haiti Relief | Boone, IA | Medical | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Provide support in crisis zones | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties | Anaheim, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | Santa Ana, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Age Well Orange County | Lake Forest, CA | Elder care | $7,500 |
| Council on Aging - Sonoma County Meals on Wheels | Santa Rosa, CA | Elder care | $7,500 |
| Changent Nurse Family Partnership Orange County | Santa Rosa, CA | Provide medical support | $5,000 |
| Changent Nurse Family Partnership Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | Provide medical support | $5,000 |
| Engineers Without Boarders USA | Denver, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity- Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Nami- Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Mental health | $5,000 |
| Nami- Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | Mental health | $5,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | Food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County | Irvine, CA | Child hunger strategy program | $5,000 |
| Waymakers | Santa Ana, CA | Homelessness/Mental health | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Service | $4,100 |
| Operation Surf | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $259,100 | 24 |
| 2023 | $257,200 | 28 |
| 2022 | $285,030 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640139349100869
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0771627
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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