The Yes Theory Effect
The Yes Theory Effect is a private foundation, based in Venice, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
The Yes Theory Effect at a glance
In short: The Yes Theory Effect gave $12K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $12K). Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Yes Theory Effect funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Noor Foundation ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Noor Foundation | GIFT | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,050 | $12,080 | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Yes Theory Effect is led by Thomas Brag, CEO on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas Brag
CEO
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ammar Kandil
Officer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Duffy
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Yes Theory Effect
How much does The Yes Theory Effect give each year?
The Yes Theory Effect gave $12K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Yes Theory Effect's EIN?
The Yes Theory Effect's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2742396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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