The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 27-6925795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julliard Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Buffalo State College Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Fredonia College Foundation | Fredonia, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University at Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Ascap Foundation | New York, NY | Foster music education | $6,500 |
| Manhattan School of Music | New York, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Nys Dance Force | Silver Creek, NY | Foster music education | $3,000 |
| Buffalo Music Hall of Fame | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Community Music School of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Foster music education | $2,500 |
| Buffalo String Works | Buffalo, NY | Foster music education | $2,000 |
| Danceability Inc USA | Cheektowaga, NY | Foster music education for special needs individuals | $2,000 |
| Springville Griffith Csd | Springville, NY | Foster music education | $2,000 |
| Vh1 Save the Music Foundation | New York, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $53,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6925795
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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