The Yasme Foundation
Accepts applications
The Yasme Foundation is a private foundation in Indianola, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,675 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $898 and the largest $15,775. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,675
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$898
- Largest grant$15,775
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was down from $72,474 the year before.
78% of its 2025 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 | $73,670 | 16 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $72,474 | 24 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $61,675 | 18 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles K Epps PO Box 592, Indianola, WA 98342-0592 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 207-4454, w6oat@sbcglobal.net |
| What to submit | A letter explaining the purpose for which the grant is requested and its relationship to the Foundations amateur radio related scientific or educational purpose. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Yasme Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Kentucky. It also paid $12,671 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,775 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,873 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $796 |
| Alabama | 1 | $560 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Applications Radio Service | YOTA booth at Hamvention YOTA R2 Summer Camp | $15,775 |
| Radio Club de Provins | Region I YOTA Summer Camp | $11,500 |
| WWROF Inc | Wrtc-26 | $10,500 |
| Contest University Inc | Hamvention audio-visual support | $5,000 |
| Kees Van Oosbree W0AAE | Frying Pan Tower Project | $4,000 |
| Elayi M Banda 7Q7EB | Malawi Training Project | $4,000 |
| Andy Repetto ZD9BV | ZD9BV Reverse Beacon Network Project | $2,873 |
| Roland Gafner HB9VQQ | RM Noise Project | $2,000 |
| Pacific Island DX Group | Youth support for PJ6Y DXpedition | $1,000 |
| Dayton Hamvention | HamSCI booth at Dayton Hamvention | $796 |
| Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society | ET3AA WSPR Project | $671 |
| Jeffrey Dahn Memorial Foundation | Malawi Amateur Radio License Exams | $560 |
| Tomasz Ciepielowski SP5CCC | Yasme Excellence Award | $500 |
| George A Cutsogeorge W2VJN | Yasme Excellence Award | $500 |
| Eric P Nichols KL7AJ | Yasme Excellence Award | $500 |
| John E Portune W6NBC | Yasme Excellence Award | $500 |
| Edward Engleman KG8CX | Yasme Excellence Award | $500 |
| Don Jones 7Q7M | Yasme Excellence Award | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- H Ward Silver
- Kenneth J Claerbout
- Charles K Epps
- Robert B Vallio
- Martti Laine
- Hans Blondeel Timmerman
- Martin A Woll
- James A Brooks
- David G Sumner
- Mark D Beckwith
Questions people ask
Does The Yasme Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Yasme Foundation give?
$61,675 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $898.
Who runs The Yasme Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Ward Silver (Director and President), Kenneth J Claerbout (Director VP and Secretary), Charles K Epps (Director and Treasurer) and Robert B Vallio (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Yasme Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and international.