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    THE YARDI FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    SANTA BARBARA, CAEIN 464356177 Website

    Annual Giving

    $5.7M-11% YoY

    Grants

    29

    Median Grant

    $80K

    Organizations Funded

    16

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Yardi Foundation improves lives and strengthens communities by supporting initiatives across the cities where Yardi operates. The foundation supports nonprofits worldwide, focusing on education, the environment, homelessness, humanitarian aid, and community development.

    Focus Areas

    higher educationhistorically black colleges and universities (hbcus)public librariesenvironmental conservationland conservationuniversity researchcollege scholarships

    Funded Initiatives

    Over $10 million committed to scholarships and student support; partnerships with 28 universities supporting 120+ Yardi Scholars; Yardi Vasti Vikas Prakalp in Pune supporting 350+ communities; $6 million to North American food banks during pandemic; Idaho Foodbank support

    How to Apply

    The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Contact: Phone 805-699-2040, Address: 104 W Anapamu St Ste B Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3126

    Does Not Fund

    Geographic focus on communities where Yardi operates; decentralized funding through local office committees

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-11%

    $5.7M

    Grants

    29

    Median

    $80K

    States

    7

    2023+140%

    $6.5M

    Grants

    21

    Median

    $84K

    States

    7

    2022

    $2.7M

    Grants

    6

    Median

    $220K

    States

    3

    Grant Size Distribution

    $80K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $29K

    Smallest

    $80K

    25th Pctile

    $140K

    75th Pctile

    $1.5M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $80K and $140K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.5M

    2024

    UCSB FOUNDATION

    GA · SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION.

    $1.4M

    2024

    UC BERKELEY FOUNDATION

    CA · SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION.

    $250K

    2024

    NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

    TX · SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION.

    $240K

    2024

    MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

    CA · SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION.

    $200K

    2024

    NC CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    GA · SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION.

    Geographic Focus

    CA
    $2.3M8 grants
    GA
    $1.9M6 grants
    NC
    $613K6 grants
    TX
    $410K3 grants
    NY
    $240K3 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $34.7M
    $5.7M(16.5%)
    2023
    $37.1M
    $6.5M(17.4%)
    2022
    $40.8M
    $2.7M(6.6%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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