The Yamani Family Foundation
The Yamani Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. It made 11 grants totaling $102,950 in 2024, supporting organizations in California, Washington, and Ohio.
The Yamani Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yamani Family Foundation gave $103K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,950
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,359
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,339,563
- +59.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Yamani Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists David Andersen as the contact and requests a letter with details about the organization and its charitable purpose. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: David Andersen
Mailing address: 120 Broadway Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (314) 259-2454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Yamani Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People ($25K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 19% to recipients in Washington, and 5% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Yamani Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 157% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2018) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People Solvang, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc Seattle, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Vikings Charities Inc Solvang, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| OVB Station Fund Panorama City, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $5,450 |
| Last Chance Corral Athens, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Polo Pony Rescue Inc Acton, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| CASA Pacifica Centers for Children & Families Camarillo, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,339,563 | $1,200,090 | $110,587 | $102,950 | 11 | $102,950 | $68,776 | $127,985 |
| 2023 | $2,089,965 | $272,717 | $91,346 | $91,500 | 11 | $91,500 | $22,871 | $77,334 |
| 2022 | $1,775,372 | $348,615 | $45,070 | $45,000 | 5 | $40,000 | $98,545 | $77,274 |
| 2021 | $1,602,866 | $480,989 | $40,000 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $230,989 | $70,355 |
| 2020 | $1,610,129 | $-116,762 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 5 | — | $40,150 | $78,079 |
| 2018 | $1,446,045 | $1,250,082 | $24,100 | $24,100 | 3 | — | $82 | $13,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yamani Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Lobero Theatre Foundation says its mission is to operate the historic Lobero Theatre as a performing arts center and community cultural asset, and to present productions in music, dance, and theater. Polo Pony Rescue says it rescues and rehabilitates former polo ponies, placing horses that can still work and providing lifetime sanctuary for those that must retire. In a Perfect World says it empowers young people through programs intended to improve academic outcomes, develop life skills, and support youth leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $102,950. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People, $20,000 to Soroptimist International of the Americas, and $15,000 to Vikings Charities. Each was designated for general support. Other notable grants included $7,500 to OVB Station Fund and $5,450 to the Lobero Theatre Foundation, also for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzette Yamani as president and Kumar Yamani as secretary and treasurer.
The Yamani Family Foundation is led by Suzette Yamani, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzette Yamani
President
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kumar Yamani
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 The Yamani Family Foundation
How much does The Yamani Family Foundation give each year?
The Yamani Family Foundation gave $103K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 11 grants.
What is The Yamani Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Yamani Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,359, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Yamani Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Yamani Family Foundation give grants?
The Yamani Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Solvang, CA (2 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Yamani Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Yamani Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Yamani Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Yamani Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People ($25,000), Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc ($20,000) and Vikings Charities Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Yamani Family Foundation?
The Yamani Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Yamani Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Yamani Family Foundation?
The filing lists David Andersen as the contact and requests a letter with details about the organization and its charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Yamani Family Foundation's EIN?
The Yamani Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3346114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Yamani Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-yamani-family-foundation-morg_94c7febe22fe449ca01321bd84caefb3
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