Yli Believe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yli Believe Foundation is a private foundation in Yorba Linda, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $183,131 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$183,131
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $121,543 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,543 | 33 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $183,131 | 40 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Yli Believe 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.
What Yli Believe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $165,831 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $12,300 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taras Chance | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | General & unrestricted | $16,900 |
| Brothers on A Quest | General & unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Tara's Chance | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Tara's Chance | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Irenaeus Parish | General & unrestricted | $14,275 |
| Brothers on A Quest | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Good Project | General & unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Canyon High School Baseball Boosters | General & unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Brothers on A Quest | General & unrestricted | $5,450 |
| Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group Inc | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yorba Linda High School Baseball Booster | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Parker Project | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Choc Childrens Foundation | General & unrestricted | $4,235 |
| Coastal German Shepard Rescue | General & unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Good Project | General & unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Choc Childrens Foundation | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Coastal German Shepard Rescue | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Servite High School | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Good Project | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| His Oc | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Choc Childrens Foundation | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Givsum Foundation | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Choc Childrens Foundation | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group Inc | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | General & unrestricted | $1,600 |
| Olive Crest | General & unrestricted | $1,053 |
| Canyon High Aquatic Comanche | General & unrestricted | $900 |
| Imperial Elementary PTA | General & unrestricted | $820 |
| St Francis of Assisi | General & unrestricted | $660 |
| Olive Crest | General & unrestricted | $600 |
| Mater Dei High School Baseball Booster | General & unrestricted | $570 |
| Servite High School | General & unrestricted | $540 |
| Choc Childrens Foundation | General & unrestricted | $470 |
| Servite High School | General & unrestricted | $425 |
| National Charity League Inc Yorba Linda Chapter | General & unrestricted | $378 |
| Canyon High School Song Boosters | General & unrestricted | $200 |
| Esperanza Baseball Boosters | General & unrestricted | $100 |
| Mater Dei High School | General & unrestricted | $95 |
| Brothers on A Quest | General & unrestricted | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Yliana Gonzalez-Bechtel
- Jon Kingsly Bechtel
Questions people ask
Does Yli Believe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yli Believe Foundation give?
$183,131 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Yli Believe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yliana Gonzalez-Bechtel (Director, President) and Jon Kingsly Bechtel (Secretary, Treasury).
What does Yli Believe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and animals.