THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND PUBLISH RESOURCES USEFUL TO POLICY MAKERS AND OTHERS WORKING ON YOUTH-RELATED ISSUES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$478K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$478K
About American Youth Policy Forum
Based on IRS filings
American Youth Policy Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in LANHAM, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $478K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $701,245 | $1,012,881 |
| Revenue | $119,792 | $817,219 | $396,356 |
| Expenses | $543,218 | $1,181,570 | $952,125 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,937 | $31,828 | $227,283 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Defense Fund ($477,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND WASHINGTON, DC | YOUTH POLICY & EDU | $477,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORELLE ESPINOSA | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TINA GRIDIRON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY SHOP | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE MCGENCEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $315,250 |
| CHRISTINE VENEY | DIR OF FINAN | 40 | $107,879 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Youth Policy Forum?
American Youth Policy Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in LANHAM, MD. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Youth Policy Forum operate?
American Youth Policy Forum has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does American Youth Policy Forum award?
In 2024, American Youth Policy Forum awarded 1 grants totaling $478K — an average of about $478K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Youth Policy Forum's EIN?
American Youth Policy Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1576455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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