Yemi Getachew Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yemi Getachew Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,221 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $38,721 and the largest $38,721. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,221
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$38,721
- Largest grant$38,721
- Assets$93,320
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,000 | 3 | $21,696 |
| 2024 | $22,000 | 3 | $96,849 |
| 2025 | $44,221 | 1 | $93,320 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Yemi Getachew Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Yemi Getachew Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Statement | $38,721 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Tessema
- Medya Ansari
- Joseph Gizaw
Questions people ask
Does Yemi Getachew Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yemi Getachew Foundation give?
$44,221 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $38,721.
Who runs Yemi Getachew Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen Tessema (President), Medya Ansari (Secretary) and Joseph Gizaw (Treasurer).
What does Yemi Getachew Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.