The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation is a private foundation founded in 1996 with the purpose of supporting qualified charitable organizations. It is governed by a board of four directors who are responsible for all decisions regarding grant disbursement and foundation expenditures. The foundation operates with a local focus, primarily serving the greater Charleston, South Carolina area.
The foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations within the United States. It offers several types of grants tailored to the nature and duration of the project. These include one-time single-year grants for specific purposes, multiyear grants with a maximum term of three years (requiring annual reapplication), start-up program grants, and challenge or matching grants. Organizations are expected to specify the type of grant they are requesting as part of their submission.
Grants will not be provided for certain purposes. These include funding for international organizations lacking a domestic 501(c)(3) representative, private foundations (excluding operating foundations), ticketed events such as dinners or balls, political purposes, or lobbying activities. Such requests are explicitly denied under the foundation’s guidelines.
The application process for 2025 closed on April 30, 2025. Prospective applicants were required to submit a complete grant application electronically or via physical delivery. The application package had to include a one-page cover letter summarizing the project, a completed application form, a proposal limited to five pages, and all required attachments. Applicants were notified of decisions by June 30, 2025. Only one application per year was permitted, regardless of prior success or denial.
Grant recipients must submit a certified usage statement within 18 months of receiving funds. This report must be signed by both the nonprofit's accounting firm and its chief financial officer. Failure to submit this documentation renders the organization ineligible for future funding until resolved. Additional questions about the program may be directed via email to the foundation, with responses beginning in early February 2025.
As of the current reference date, the 2025 application cycle has closed, and information about the 2026 cycle is expected to be available starting mid-January 2026. While the grant is not explicitly described as recurring, the anticipated annual cycle suggests a likely pattern of future opportunities.
Ensure all required documents are complete; incomplete applications may be delayed until the next review cycle
