Partners with Ethiopia
We support Ethiopian-based organizations working to educate and empower children, women, and communities impacted by poverty.
Partners with Ethiopia at a glance
In short: Partners with Ethiopia gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,500
- -93.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,500
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $60,752
- +82.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Partners with Ethiopia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Streets of Hope ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Partners with Ethiopia gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $168K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Streets of Hope Golden Valley, MN | We donated 11,500 to Streets of Hope in 2024. They are working in southern Ethiopia and their scope of work aligns with our philosophy. We have a close relationship with their founder who is an American but living in Ethiopia. Therefore, we help them by receiving their mail here in the US. | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,752 | $245,748 | $218,279 | $11,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $33,283 | $239,245 | $233,741 | $168,148 | Total only |
| 2022 | $24,893 | $231,267 | $232,826 | $16,736 | 1 |
| 2021 | $25,900 | $230,991 | $248,371 | $33,418 | 2 |
| 2020 | $42,670 | $243,979 | $215,973 | $164,271 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Partners with Ethiopia
Based on IRS filings
Partners with Ethiopia is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Partners with Ethiopia is led by Ingrid Olson, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ingrid Olson
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Benjamin Tramm
Board Member, Secretary & Vice President
Secretary & Vice President → Board Member, Secretary & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Augustine
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Gordon
Board Member & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evyn Thompson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Erin Hobson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nicole Sheldon (2020–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to Ingrid Olson (Executive Director/President).
Frequently asked questions about Partners with Ethiopia
How much does Partners with Ethiopia give each year?
Partners with Ethiopia gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $168K in grants paid.
How large is Partners with Ethiopia?
Partners with Ethiopia reported $61K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $246K.
What is Partners with Ethiopia?
Partners with Ethiopia is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $61K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Partners with Ethiopia operate?
Partners with Ethiopia has awarded grants in Minnesota, Washington.
What is Partners with Ethiopia's EIN?
Partners with Ethiopia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3355413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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