The Yonge Foundation
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2846089 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$561K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JON C YONGE |
|---|---|
| Address | 3204 HILLVIEW, AUSTIN TX 78703 |
| Phone | 5124660541 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO REQUIRED FORMAT. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore Austin | Austin, TX | General fund | $110,000 |
| Red Oak Hope | Austin, TX | General fund | $65,311 |
| American Ballet Theater | New York, NY | General fund | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Austin | Austin, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Seedling Foundation | Austin, TX | General fund | $30,010 |
| The Arc Capital Area | Austin, TX | General fund | $20,402 |
| Fordham Preparatory School | Bronx, NY | General fund | $20,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | Austin, TX | General fund | $20,000 |
| Badger Swim Club | Larchmont, NY | General fund | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Houstgon | Houston, TX | General fund | $15,000 |
| National Center Miss and Exploited | Alexandria, VA | General fund | $12,500 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Youth and Family Services | Rapid City, SD | General fund | $7,217 |
| Elcaorg | Chicago, IL | General fund | $7,000 |
| Center for Child Protection | Lakeway, TX | General fund | $6,030 |
| Austin High School | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,515 |
| Meals on Wheels | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,160 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,160 |
| Austin Humane Society | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Austin Parks Foundation | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Core Response | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| David Phillips Foundation | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Houston, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Equine Advocates | Chatham, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Turning Point | Plano, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | San Angelo, TX | General fund | $4,150 |
| Prageru | Sherman Oaks, CA | General fund | $3,500 |
| Flatwater Foundation | Austin, TX | General fund | $3,047 |
| Austin High School Ptsa | Austin, TX | General fund | $2,757 |
| Center for Protection | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $2,751 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General fund | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General fund | $2,500 |
| Nra | Fairfax, VA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | General fund | $2,000 |
| Nami | Austin, TX | General fund | $1,565 |
| Reedeemer Austin | Austin, TX | General fund | $1,500 |
| Aflds | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Feast | Albany, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| O'henry Middle School | Austin, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Boston, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Eating Disorders Assn | White Plains, NY | General fund | $500 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | General fund | $500 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | General fund | $500 |
| Saint John's | Jamaica, NY | General fund | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $561,175 | 52 |
| 2024 | $455,768 | 55 |
| 2023 | $586,645 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2846089
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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