Established in 1977, the Yawkey Family Foundations aims to continue the philanthropic legacy of Tom Yawkey, a renowned Boston Red Sox owner and wildlife conservationist, and his wife, Jean Yawkey, the first woman elected to the board of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The organization is headquartered at 990 Washington St # 315 Dedham, Massachusetts 02026-6719, US, and specializes in the non-profit sector.

The Yawkey Family Foundations primarily focuses on charitable giving through grants and scholarships to improve the quality of life for children, families, and underserved populations. The organization's main areas of interest are the communities that were most important to Tom and Jean – Boston, Massachusetts, and Georgetown County, South Carolina.

Following Tom Yawkey's charitable mission, "Do what is right. Do it quietly. And don’t expect praise for being kind," the Yawkey Foundation supports non-profit organizations that strive to make a meaningful difference. The foundation concentrates on areas of giving that were meaningful to the Yawkeys, which include conservation and wildlife, healthcare, education, human services, youth and amateur athletics, and arts and culture.

Through its work, the Yawkey Foundation perpetuates the unwavering passion that Tom and Jean had for quietly giving back to those in need. Since its inception, the Yawkey Foundation has contributed more than $530 million to non-profit organizations that provide resources and opportunities to the most vulnerable sections of society.

To learn more about the Yawkey Family Foundations and their initiatives, you can visit their website at http://yawkeyfoundation.org/.