Yellow Chair Foundation

The Yellow Chair Foundation is the foundation of Yahoo co-founder David Filo, whom Forbes reported was worth an estimated $4.3 billion as of September 2019. The day-to-day operations of the foundation are reportedly run by David’s wife Angela Filo. he foundation was established in 2000 by the Filos. The foundation does not have a website and does not have any trustees other than David and Angela Filo. The foundation is known for its environmentalist giving, it also funds education and journalism programs. In addition it is also a substantial funder of the American Civil Liberties Union.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Leadership & Staff

Angela Filo Co-founded and leads Yellow Chair Foundation, a family foundation

• Co founder

Board Members

David Filo Largest individual shareholder of Altaba, the successor to Yahoo, the Internet company he co-founded with billionaire Jerry Yang in 1994

• president

Donations

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Environmental Defense Fund Environmental advocacy group

• Grant · 600,000 USD ('10)

Journalism Education Association (JEA) Promotes Scholastic Journalism

• Donation/Grant

Horizons Foundation

• Donation/Grant

Californians for Justice Education Fund

• Donation/Grant

Edbuild Inc

• Donation/Grant

Groundswell Fund Reproductive rights group

• Donation/Grant

iMentor

• Donation/Grant

New Teacher Center Non Profit to Train Young Teachers, Backed by Ed Reform Money

• Donation/Grant

Student Press Law Center freedom rights for student journalists

• Donation/Grant

Energy Foundation Partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy

• Donation/Grant

Memberships

Northern California Grantmakers Regional Philanthropic Network

• Member

Updated 12 months ago

Types

Organization, Philanthropy