Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kaneohe, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $37K.
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation at a glance
In short: Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation gave $37K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,200
- +79.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,133
- +59.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Indiana (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($23K). Together the top 9 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1140% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Donation Education | $23,000 |
| St Ann Church Kaneohe, HI | Donation 2K Food BANK3K Meals | $6,000 |
| Windward Oahu Scholarship Fund Kailua, HI | Donation Education | $4,000 |
| Waikiki Surf Club Honolulu, HI | Donation Canoe Paddlingsports Activities | $2,000 |
| I'm a Bright Kid Foundation Kaneohe, HI | Donation Performing Arts | $500 |
| Kako'o 'Oiwi Kaneohe, HI | Donation Education-Hawaiian Culture | $500 |
| Kumu Kahua Theatre Honolulu, HI | Donation Performing Arts | $500 |
| Paepae O He'eia Kaneohe, HI | Donation Hawaiian Culture | $500 |
| St Pius XST Leo School Omaha, NE | Donation Education | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $317,313 | — | $37,200 | 9 | $74,400 | — |
| 2024 | $573,605 | $392,008 | $23,116 | $20,750 | 8 | $20,750 | — |
| 2023 | $195,466 | $136,199 | — | $3,500 | 8 | — | — |
| 2022 | $49,824 | $4,423 | $3,056 | $3,000 | 5 | $3,000 | $4,089 |
| 2021 | $82,676 | $3,943 | $3,045 | $3,000 | 5 | $3,000 | $3,943 |
| 2020 | $63,010 | $-2,244 | $3,655 | $3,500 | 8 | — | $3,147 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation is led by Wendell Yim, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendell Yim
President
Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cipriano
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation
How much does Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation give each year?
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation gave $37K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 8 grants.
What is Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation's typical grant size?
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $4,133, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation give grants?
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kaneohe, HI (4 grants) and Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation Education" (3 grants).
Who are Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation's largest grantees?
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($23,000), St Ann Church ($6,000) and Windward Oahu Scholarship Fund ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation's EIN?
Wendell and Marsha YIM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2908143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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