Ymi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ymi Foundation is a private foundation in Rialto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$31.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $31.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 10 | $31.4 million |
How to apply
Ymi 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 Ymi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $1.4 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc DBA DAFGIVING360 | Charitable donation | $500,000 |
| Carter S Foundation Inc | Grant for the following programs general hospital delivery, spotlight kids program, parent packs, dream room program and video game cart program. | $200,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | General support for furtherance of the organizations mission and organizational needs. | $200,000 |
| Together We Rise Corporation | General support for furtherance of the organizations mission and organizational needs. | $100,000 |
| Echo Park Silverlake Peoples Child Care Center | General support for furtherance of the organizations mission and organizational needs. | $100,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Inc | Chartable funds for procosta program to protect the hawkbill turtles. | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Riverside Inc | Grant for the following programs first time buyers program, critical home repair program, brush with kindness and play house builds. | $100,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights | General support for furtherance of the organizations mission and organizational needs. | $100,000 |
| Abilityfirst | Camp paivika program and in furtherance of your mission and organizational needs. | $70,000 |
| Time for Change Foundation | General support for furtherance of the organizations mission and organizational needs. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yanira Alvarez
- Ivan Lopez
- Mirian Magana-Alvarez
Questions people ask
Does Ymi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ymi Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Ymi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yanira Alvarez (President), Ivan Lopez (Executive Director and Cfo) and Mirian Magana-Alvarez (Program Officer & Grant Administrator).
What does Ymi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.