Yankee Springer Foundation

EIN 36-4265296 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$360 Funds in PA, IL, OR +7
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Yankee Springer Foundation based in IL paid 39 grants totaling $98.8K to 39 organizations across 10 states. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $38.9K, with a median of $360. Its largest recipients included TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, AMACHI, and EMPLOYEE CONNECTIONS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,625,400
Giving (latest yr)
$98,776
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$360
Recipients
39
States reached
10
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Temple University$38,875
  • Amachi$20,500
  • Employee Connections$10,000
  • Ravinia Festival$5,000
  • Planned Parenthood$4,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$39,225 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$33,026 · 14 grants
  • Oregon$22,035 · 11 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,200 · 4 grants
  • New York$1,000 · 2 grants
  • Alabama$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (39)

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Unrestricted
$38,875
Amachi
Portland, OR
Unrestricted
$20,500
Employee Connections
Waukegan, IL
Unrestricted
$10,000
Ravinia Festival
Highland Park, IL
Unrestricted
$5,000
Planned Parenthood
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$4,000
Makom Solel Lakeside
Highland Park, IL
Unrestricted
$2,980
Wolocott College Prep
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$2,591
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Lake Forest, IL
Unrestricted
$2,105
Aclu
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$2,000
Great Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$1,500
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$1,000
Global Giving
Washington, DC
Unrestricted
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Yankee Springer Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Yankee Springer Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 10 states.

In its most recent filing, Yankee Springer Foundation reported 39 itemized grants totaling $98.8K. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $38.9K (median $360).

Recent recipients include TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, AMACHI, EMPLOYEE CONNECTIONS, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Yankee Springer Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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