Chiyambi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chiyambi Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,133 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $706 and the largest $10,700. 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$24,133
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$706
- Largest grant$10,700
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,237 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $511 |
| 2024 | $8,237 | 9 | $19,053 |
| 2025 | $24,133 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Chiyambi 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 Chiyambi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $24,123 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | Food security grants | $10,700 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | DonorSee Projects | $8,634 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | Chiyambi Discretionary | $1,665 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | Internet bundles | $947 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | Survival Packages | $812 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | Purchase of laptops | $600 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | DonorSee online giving | $470 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | St. Francis Choir | $200 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation | Dorothy medical help | $95 |
| Individual | DonorSee online giving | $10 |
Officers and trustees
- Evan Nelson
- Desiree Hunter
- Ian Tyson
- Reina Abolofia
Questions people ask
Does Chiyambi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chiyambi Foundation give?
$24,133 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $706.
Who runs Chiyambi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Evan Nelson (President), Desiree Hunter (Board Member), Ian Tyson (Secretary) and Reina Abolofia (Treasurer).
What does Chiyambi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.