The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc
The Royal Ethiopian Trust (RET) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the legacy of his imperial highness prince ermias sahle-selassie and fostering the well-being of the ethiopian people. Rets mission is to safeguard, raise awareness of, and fortify ethiopian culture and unity. This mission is carried out through four core programmatic pillars: 1. Empowering ethiopias future supporting the intellectual and moral growth of ethiopian youth through scholarships, mentorship, and access to educational programs. 2. Fostering ethiopian entrepreneurship encouraging economic development through microfinance, training, and local business support. 3. Preserving ethiopias imperial heritage promoting national pride and historical awareness by recovering, preserving, and exhibiting significant cultural and historical artifacts. 4. Supporting the ethiopian crown upholding the ethiopian monarchy as a unifying symbol of ethiopias identity and cultural integrity.
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc at a glance
In short: The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc reported $82K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $81,781 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +990.4% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $86,794
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $47,912
- -78.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $836
- +2433.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $139,428
- +44.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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 $82K (2025). In 2025 it reported $82K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IGO Cares Shreveport, LA | To Sponser Food Aid | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,794 | $47,912 | $139,428 | $81,781 | Total only | $836 |
| 2024 | $195,029 | $227,607 | $96,695 | $7,500 | 1 | $33 |
| 2023 | $49,307 | $50,022 | $4,811 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Centerbrook, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $87K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $82K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $836.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc is led by Solomon Kibriye, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Solomon Kibriye
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ermias Sahle Selassie
Chairman of
Director → Chairman of, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$16K (2024) → $24K (2025)
Adam Von Gootkin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anania Abebe
Aide De Camp
Director → Aid to Camp, 2024
Aid to Camp → Aide De Camp, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Melillo
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Giovanni Ruffini (2023–2024) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Ermias Sahle Selassie (Chairman of).
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc
How much does The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc give each year?
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc reported $82K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc?
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc reported $87K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What is The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc?
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Centerbrook, CT. It holds $87K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc operate?
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc's EIN?
The Royal Ethiopian Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4041676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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