How to apply
Applications are accepted online on our website at www.yope.org. We accept and evaluate applications in cycles from november through march or until our class up to 50 teams is full. When applying an applicant will be asked to answer a few questions and attach a presentation. If there is a match between your project and our mission then we will contact the applicant to present to our associates and execuvites. Following the presentation we will evaluate the application using 8d and the eight dimensions described in part ix-a of this return. We will share this evaluation and feedback with you. Contact: Yope Foundation, 2810 N Church St, Wilmington, de, 4156096294 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Students faculty and recent alumni last 18 months from accredited universities around the world are eligible to apply. Team involved in innovation and entrepreneurial programs at our parter univserties are also eligible to apply. Teams must have at least one full-time eligible person. We make the final determination regarding eligibility.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uternehmer TumGarching, GM | Educational entrepreneurship and innovation programs | $103K |
| Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, AL | Educational | $100K |
| Earthchild ProjectCape Town, SF | Educational | $100K |
| Massachusettes Institute of TechnologyCambridge, AL | Educational | $100K |
| NYU Stern School of BusinessNew York, AL | Educational | $100K |
| University of OxfordOxford, UK | Educational | $100K |
| Friends of the University of Stellenbosch FoundationNew York, NY | Educational entrepreneurship and innovation programs | $75K |
| Rise EuropeGarching, GM | Educational | $26K |
| Health HubSan Francisco, AL | Educational | $25K |
By state: INTL 4 · Alabama 4 · New York 1
About this foundation
Founderorg Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Chris Seybold, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Founderorg Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org. We accept and evaluate applications in cycles from november through march or until our class up to 50 teams is full. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Founderorg Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $729K across 9 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Founderorg Inc give?
INTL (4 grants), Alabama (4 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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