The Yope Foundation
Accepts applications
The Yope Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $729,354 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $103,483. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$729,354
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$103,483
- Assets$25.0 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,000 the year before.
89% 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 | $75,000 | 1 | $24.1 million |
| 2024 | $729,354 | 9 | $25.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Yope Foundation 2810 N Church St, 66520, Wilmington, DE 19802 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 609-6294 |
| What to submit | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.yope.org. WE ACCEPT AND EVALUATE APPLICATIONS IN CYCLES FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH OR UNTIL OUR CLASS UP TO 50 TEAMS IS FULL. WHEN APPLYING AN APPLICANT WILL BE ASKED TO ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS AND ATTACH A PRESENTATION. IF THERE IS A MATCH BETWEEN YOUR PROJECT AND OUR MISSION THEN WE WILL CONTACT THE APPLICANT TO PRESENT TO OUR ASSOCIATES AND EXECUVITES. FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATION WE WILL EVALUATE THE APPLICATION USING 8D AND THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS DESCRIBED IN PART IX-A OF THIS RETURN. WE WILL SHARE THIS EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK WITH YOU. |
| Restrictions | Students faculty and recent alumni last 18 months from accredited universities around the world are eligible to apply. Team involved in innovation and entrepreneurial programs at our parter univserties are also eligible to apply. Teams must have at least one full-time eligible person. We make the final determination regarding eligibility. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Yope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $329,354 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4 | $325,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uternehmer Tum | Educational entrepreneurship and innovation programs | $103,483 |
| Drexel University | Educational | $100,000 |
| Earthchild Project | Educational | $100,000 |
| Massachusettes Institute of Technology | Educational | $100,000 |
| NYU Stern School of Business | Educational | $100,000 |
| University of Oxford | Educational | $100,000 |
| Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Foundation | Educational entrepreneurship and innovation programs | $75,000 |
| Rise Europe | Educational | $25,871 |
| Health Hub | Educational | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Carabello Baum
- Christopher Seybold
- Michael J Baum
Questions people ask
Does The Yope Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Yope Foundation give?
$729,354 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Yope Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Carabello Baum (Director), Christopher Seybold (Secretary & Treasurer) and Michael J Baum (President Board Chair).
What does The Yope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.