Chiyambi Foundation
Chiyambi Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon, that supports charitable work connected to vulnerable people in Katete, Eastern Province, Zambia. Its website describes work to improve access to safe water, education and essential supplies for children and orphans, and food and other necessities.
Chiyambi Foundation at a glance
In short: Chiyambi Foundation gave $24K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,133
- +193.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,413
- +163.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $706
- Total assets
- $31,095
- +63.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chiyambi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2415 Ne 38Th Ave Unit B, Portland, OR 97212
Phone: (503) 515-9787
Website: https://chiyambi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chiyambi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chiyambi Community Foundation ($24K across 9 grants). Together the top 2 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its community work in Katete, Eastern Province, Zambia. Its 2025 filing lists nearly all grant dollars as going to Chiyambi Community Foundation in Katete, Zambia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $24K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | Food security grants | $10,700 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | DonorSee Projects | $8,634 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | Chiyambi Discretionary | $1,665 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | Internet bundles | $947 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | Survival Packages | $812 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | Purchase of laptops | $600 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | DonorSee online giving | $470 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | St. Francis Choir | $200 |
| Chiyambi Community Foundation Katete, AL | Dorothy medical help | $95 |
| Hope Smiles Nashville, TN | DonorSee online giving | $10 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,095 | — | $27,104 | $24,133 | 10 | $24,577 |
| 2024 | $19,053 | $54,212 | $35,670 | $8,237 | 9 | $28,851 |
| 2023 | $511 | $2,100 | $1,589 | — | — | $1,589 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states that Chiyambi Community Foundation aims to uplift and empower vulnerable communities by providing essential resources and support. Its stated areas of work include clean and safe water, education and supplies for vulnerable children and orphans, and food and other basic necessities. Website project examples include solar lights for students in Katete and an irrigation pump for a local farmer.
The 2025 filing describes direct charitable activities involving internet bundles for Katete residents; laptops, technology subscriptions, and digital literacy support; and financial aid for medical care in Zambia. The filing also lists grants for food security, internet bundles, survival packages, laptops, medical help, and other purposes.
One 2025 grant went to HOPE SMILES, which describes its mission as developing and empowering servant leaders to restore hope and transform lives by mobilizing and equipping sustainable dental teams in unreached communities in the USA, Haiti, and Uganda.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $24,133. Grants ranged from $10 to $10,700, with a median of $706. The largest grants were $10,700 and $8,634 to Chiyambi Community Foundation for food security grants and DonorSee Projects, respectively. Other listed grants to Chiyambi Community Foundation included $1,665 for Chiyambi Discretionary and $947 for internet bundles. HOPE SMILES received $10 for DonorSee online giving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Evan Nelson as President, Desiree Hunter as Board Member, Ian Tyson as Secretary, and Reina Abolofia as Treasurer.
Chiyambi Foundation is led by Evan Nelson, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evan Nelson
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reina Abolofia
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Hunter
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Tyson
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Eva Geer (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Bernadette Tembo (2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Carrie Edwards (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mathews Ngulube (2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Rachael Berecka (2023) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chiyambi Foundation
How much does Chiyambi Foundation give each year?
Chiyambi Foundation gave $24K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 9 grants.
What is Chiyambi Foundation's typical grant size?
Chiyambi Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $706, and its average grant was $2,413, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chiyambi Foundation give grants?
Chiyambi Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Katete, AL (9 grants).
Does Chiyambi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Chiyambi Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Chiyambi Foundation?
Chiyambi Foundation reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Chiyambi Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website states that Chiyambi Community Foundation aims to uplift and empower vulnerable communities by providing essential resources and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chiyambi Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chiyambi Foundation's EIN?
Chiyambi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3652188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Chiyambi Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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