Yagan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoulder, Colorado · EIN 81-6993547 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$79,921
Total assets$51M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $128,820.
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
95% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Center for Free Expression | Chicago, IL | Education | $300,000 |
| The Institute for Political Innovation | Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $250,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Budget Policy Lab Fund | $200,000 |
| Harvard University-Opportunity Insights | Cambridge, MA | Research | $200,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Legal Center | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $150,000 |
| The Honeycomb Project | Chicago, IL | Volunteer support | $128,820 |
| Represent US | Florence, MA | Education | $100,000 |
| Start Early FKA Ounce of Prevention | Chicago, IL | Education | $100,000 |
| Urban Initiatives | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $100,000 |
| Unite America Institute Inc | Denver, CO | Civic Engagement | $100,000 |
| Fund for Constitutional Government | Washington, DC | Democracy | $100,000 |
| Overdose Crisis Response Fund | Hinsdale, IL | Humanitarian aid | $79,921 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Medical | $50,000 |
| One Goal | Chicago, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Invest for Better | Oakland, CA | Financial Education | $50,000 |
| Social Ventures Partners Chicago | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $35,000 |
| Vocal Justice | Oakland, CA | Social Change | $10,000 |
| City of Jerseyville | Jerseyville, IL | Community development | $6,000 |
| Jersey County Arts Council | Jerseyville, IL | Support for the Arts | $6,000 |
| Jerseyville Public Library | Jerseyville, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| District 100 Foundation | Jerseyville, IL | Education | $3,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Public charity support | $1,500 |
| #TeamSeas - Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Environmental support | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,025,316 | 23 |
| 2023 | $2,034,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6993547
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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