Yaffa Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouthampton, New York · EIN 82-3804160 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
15% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Tri | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $400,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust Inc | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $262,000 |
| Bpeace | Winston, NC | General purpose | $150,000 |
| South Fork Bakery for the Special Needs LLC | Sag Harbor, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Bella Abzug Leadership Institute | New York, NY | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Heart of the Hampton | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Retreat | Wayzata, MN | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Church | Glendale, AZ | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Project Most Inc | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Family Service League | Huntington, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center | Sag Harbor, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Suny Cobleskill Foundation | Cobleskill, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island | Sagaponack, NY | General purpose | $18,500 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | Bridgehampton, NY | General purpose | $13,500 |
| Southhampton Arts Center | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Akashinga | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Amber Waves Farm | Amagansett, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Bay Street Theater | Sag Harbor, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreation Center | Bridgehampton, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Citizens for Humanity | Water Mill, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| East End Food | Riverhead, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| East End Hospice | Westhampton Beach, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hampton Doc Fest | Bridgehampton, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Maureen's Haven | Riverhead, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Marine Rescue Center | Riverhead, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | Water Mill, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Peconic Community School | Aquebogue, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Southampton Animal Foundation | Hampton Bays, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Ellen Hermanson Foundation | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Water Mill Village | Water Mill, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Working for Women | Kingston, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Flying Point Foundation for Autism | Water Mill, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue | Sagaponack, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hero Fund America | Utica, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| North Sea Fire Department | Water Mill, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wandering Eye Studio | Milford, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Quogue Wildfire Refuge | Quogue, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Sun River Health Foundation | Southhampton, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Adventure Cycling Association | Missoula, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Paul Koster Memorial Fund | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Rogers Memorial Library | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Southampton African American Museum | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Southampton Volunteer Ambulance | Southhampton, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Watermill Museum | Water Mill, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Making Headway Foundation | Chappaqua, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Pointerrescueorginc | Bridgeton, NJ | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,658,500 | 52 |
| 2023 | $1,706,950 | 40 |
| 2022 | $1,442,200 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630959349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3804160
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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