Yost Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyElyria, Ohio · EIN 84-1851731 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$155K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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 Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save Our Children | Elyria, OH | Assistance for programs promoting academic excellence among at-risk youth in the community | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Oho | Lorain, OH | Fight against hunger | $20,000 |
| YWCA Elyria | Elyria, OH | Assistance for housing, employment training, and empowerment programs for women and children | $20,000 |
| Elyria Arts Council | Elyria, OH | Assistance for adult and children art programs | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Elyria, OH | Assistance for providing shelter, meal delivery, enrichment programs for seniors and children, and other family support programs | $15,000 |
| Elyria Public Library | Elyria, OH | Assistance to provide access to learning tools and creative opportunities for the community | $10,000 |
| Genesis House | Lorain, OH | Assistance for family-focused services for lorain county victims of domestic violence | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Elyria, OH | Emergency assistance through social service programs | $10,000 |
| Ambassador Brothers | Elyria, OH | Assistance for community and youth involvement programs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $104,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349100138
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1851731
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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