The Yawkey Foundations will consider grant requests from organizations that adhere to the Foundations' Funding Criteria. Please follow the directions below when applying for a grant from the Yawkey Foundations:
- Review the Yawkey Foundations' Priorities, Funding Criteria, Deadlines, and Annual Grants Report.
- Submit an application form, two-page narrative, program budget, 501(c)(3) tax determination letter, most recent audited financial statements, most recent 990, board of directors list, and list of contributors. A hard copy of the application is available to download here.
MS Word File | PDF File - Mail the request to:
The Yawkey Foundations
990 Washington Street, Suite 315
Dedham, MA 02026
Please note that grant requests will not be accepted by fax or email. Do not provide any additional attachments other than the required documents. Upon receipt of the application form, and required documents, the organization will receive confirmation of receipt.
The Foundations staff will generally review application forms within 90-120 days of the category deadline and will contact the applicant soon thereafter.
Questions about funding priorities, funding criteria, eligibility requirements, or application process can be directed to Nancy Brodnicki at 781/329-7470. The Yawkey Foundations' application deadlines are as follows:
| Category | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | March 1 |
| Conservation | March 1 |
| Health Care | March 1 |
| Human Services | June 15 |
| Education | September 1 |
| Youth and Amateur Athletics | November 15 |