Yawkey Foundation

11/09/2026

Last week, we brought together current Yawkey Scholars and alumni at Puttshack Boston for an evening of fun, connection, and community! ⛳

More than a chance to enjoy some friendly competition, the gathering created opportunities for Scholars to build new friendships, reconnect with alumni, expand their networks, and strengthen the relationships that make the Yawkey Scholars community so special. Wishing all our Scholars continued success as they finish the year strong!

10/05/2026

What an October it was! ⚾ ❤️ Forty years ago this month, the 1986 Red Sox were ROCKETING TO THE TOP: a thrilling ALCS comeback, an American League pennant, and a World Series for the ages.

Jean Yawkey never sought the spotlight. It took some gentle convincing to get her to the field before Game Seven, which is exactly why this is one of our very favorite photos of her. Alongside Mets owner Nelson Doubleday Jr., she threw out the ceremonial first pitch in a show of sportsmanship that honored how fiercely both teams had battled.

This exhibit is a wonderful step back into an unforgettable chapter of Red Sox history – congratulations Richard Johnson, Rusty Sullivan, and The Sports Museum. 🚀

09/21/2026

Last week, we were honored to join McLean Hospital for an important milestone: the beam signing for its new Child and Adolescent Campus, which will offer children and adolescents facing mental health challenges a thoughtfully designed environment for treatment, healing, and recovery, while supporting their families along the way.

It's deeply gratifying to see this project progress. The need has never been more acute, and Yawkey Foundation is proud to be a part of it.

https://www.facebook.com/McLeanHospital/posts/we-are-thrilled-to-announce-that-mclean-hospital-has-been-awarded-a-generous-2-m/1177729134393142/

09/17/2026

What a joy to see the new gym at Lawrence Catholic Academy filled with young people! This beautiful new space gives students room to play, be active, and simply enjoy being kids. We are honored to have played a small part in making it possible, and we are especially grateful to support a project that so beautifully carries forward Jean and Tom Yawkey’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people through sports and recreation.

08/19/2026

Since 1977, the Yawkey Foundation has invested more than $132 million in education across Greater Boston and Georgetown, SC. Today, that commitment continues: we're announcing $295,000 in new Education Program & Small Capital Grants to eight nonprofits strengthening pathways to academic achievement, career readiness, and economic mobility. We're honored to stand with these partners and the students they serve.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Cristo Rey Boston High School uAspire Urban College of Boston Bethel Institute for Community Development Foundation to Advance Catholic Education East Boston Social Centers Young Man with a Plan

https://yawkeyfoundation.org/yawkey-foundation-announces-295000-in-2026-education-program-small-capital-grants/

08/18/2026

Huge congratulations to every athlete, coach, and family at the Special Olympics Massachusetts Softball State Tournament! All summer long, these competitors put in the work and it all came together at the August Tournament of Champions. Thank you, Special Olympics Massachusetts, for building a community of inclusion where everyone gets to experience the love of the game. We can't wait for next year! 🥎

08/03/2026

Two cherished partners. One perfect day. 🌱 Bigs and littles from Mass Mentoring Partnership spent a day of hands-on outdoor learning at Round the Bend Farm in Dartmouth as part of our Mentoring Moments series - launched this year to give mentors and mentees shared experiences that deepen the relationships at the heart of mentoring. Supporting those relationships has always been central to the Yawkey mission. Days like this show why.

07/31/2026

Summer on the Cape means baseball - the best amateur ball in the country, free for families, from Wareham to Orleans. Jean and Tom Yawkey loved this game and believed in what it gives to players and communities alike. Nearly three decades into our partnership with the Cape Cod Baseball League, that belief still holds. Here's to all 10 teams and another great summer of baseball on the Cape! ⚾

The Yawkey Foundation steps up to bat for the Cape League - again. ⚾

We’re proud to announce a $50,000 grant from the Yawkey Foundation in support of the 2026 season, continuing a partnership that has spanned nearly three decades. Jean and Tom Yawkey believed deeply in what baseball brings to players and communities alike, and the Foundation has carried that legacy forward on the Cape year after year, creating access to and enjoyment of the game for all.

This year’s grant directly benefits all 10 teams and the college players who showcase their skills on Cape League fields each summer.

From Wareham to Orleans, Cape League baseball brings vibrancy to our communities all summer long. Thanks to the Yawkey Foundation’s generosity, we can keep delivering the highest caliber amateur baseball and affordable family entertainment to Cape Cod and beyond.

Thank you, ! 🙏

07/30/2026

Some icons reward a closer look. ⚓ Exploring Old Ironsides, now at the USS Constitution Museum, captures the Ship in dramatic light and unexpected detail and we're honored to help present it. See it for yourself at this tremendous museum in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Photographs by Greg M. Cooper.