Yearley Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education, human services, and women's empowerment. It provides funding primarily for unrestricted general support and scholarships, reflecting its commitment to enhancing community welfare and educational opportunities. The foundation serves a diverse range of organizations, including educational institutions, community service groups, and health-related charities. Its funding activities indicate a focus on improving the lives of individuals and families, particularly in the areas of youth development and cancer support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations in education, human services, scholarships, youth or women-focused services with an existing relationship or referral and a program footprint in Massachusetts and neighboring states.
Good Fit
- • Provides general operating support or scholarship programs.
- • Has presence or activities in Massachusetts or New York.
- • Can be introduced or recommended by a current or past grantee, trustee contact, or local philanthropic intermediary.
- • Projects sized to match typical grants (mid-thousands to low six-figures).
- • Work aligns with education, human services, youth development, or women’s services.
Geography
The latest year shows grants across seven states, with a clear concentration of dollars to Massachusetts (58%) but recipients also in NY, PA, NJ, MD, OH and CA, indicating a multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 13 distinct recipients in the latest year across education, scholarships and community service organizations, and most grants went to independent charities rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavior shows many new recipients entering the portfolio (10 new grantees in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants and no public application route is visible, so direct access for an unfamiliar, unsolicited applicant appears limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
