The Yocum Foundation
The Yocum Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Thomas, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $66.
The Yocum Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yocum Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $750), top state Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,500
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $750
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $18,616
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Yocum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($2K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Yocum Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $2K (2020) to $5K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Cincinnati Kharkiv Sister City Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $1,500 |
| The Methosdist Childrens Home of Northern KY Nicholasville, KY | General Support | $600 |
| Fairhaven Rescue Mission Covington, KY | General Support | $300 |
| Welcome House Covington, KY | General Support | $300 |
| Emergency Shelter Of Northern KY Covington, KY | General Support | $300 |
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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 | $18,616 | $5,000 | $4,501 | $4,500 | 6 | $4,500 | $66 | — |
| 2023 | $15,875 | $5,000 | $5,001 | $5,000 | 6 | $5,075 | $60 | — |
| 2022 | $13,922 | $4,000 | $4,201 | $4,200 | 7 | $4,275 | $51 | — |
| 2021 | $15,925 | $4,000 | $3,931 | $3,800 | 7 | $3,875 | $39 | — |
| 2020 | $13,796 | $4,000 | $2,400 | $2,400 | 5 | — | $39 | $613 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Yocum Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ghebre Tzeghai
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mantai Messmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R Yocum
Chariman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Yocum Foundation
How much does The Yocum Foundation give each year?
The Yocum Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 6 grants.
What is The Yocum Foundation's typical grant size?
The Yocum Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $450, and its average grant was $750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Yocum Foundation give grants?
The Yocum Foundation's top state is Kentucky, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (33%) and Ohio (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (3 grants).
Does The Yocum Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Yocum Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Yocum Foundation's largest grantees?
The Yocum Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($1,500), Cincinnati Kharkiv Sister City ($1,500) and The Methosdist Childrens Home of Northern KY ($600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Yocum Foundation?
The Yocum Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is The Yocum Foundation's EIN?
The Yocum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1572005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Yocum Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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