Yli Believe Foundation
Yli Believe Foundation is a private foundation based in Yorba Linda, CA (founded by Yliana "Ana" Gonzalez-Bechtel). The website describes the foundation's mission to support educational grants and entrepreneurial support and lists a P.O. Box in Yorba Linda.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize California nonprofit, especially an education-focused group (high school, booster club, youth program) or a local community organization with established local credibility and capacity to use general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Orange County or elsewhere in California with demonstrable local impact
- • Programs serving K–12, high school booster activities, youth development, or education-related initiatives
- • Ability to accept and use general/unrestricted support
- • Existing local relationships or introductions from mutual contacts or past grantees
- • Track record of moderate-sized projects that fit typical grant sizes (many grants fall under $10K)
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in California—about 91% of the latest year’s dollars—with only two other states receiving small shares; the footprint is essentially in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients each year (23 distinct recipients and 40 grants in the latest year) with a substantial number of new grantees, indicating a broad and varied recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct public application routes are not available (grants are described as by preselection), but the giving record shows multiple new recipients in each year; this suggests new entrants can be added but likely via networked selection or introductions rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
