Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable is a private foundation based in West Bend, Wisconsin. It supports education-related charitable activities in the United States, including educational expenses for at-risk, impoverished, or underprivileged students and charitable organizations addressing those needs.
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable at a glance
In short: Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable gave $30K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,318
- +39.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,032
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $276,216
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable
- How to Apply
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Applications should be submitted online. The 2024 filing lists Bernard or Jessica Youso as contacts for applications. Awards are limited to the foundation’s stated education-related charitable purposes.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states there is no deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states there is no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Benard Or Jessica Youso
Mailing address: 4179 Lily Rd, West Bend, WI 53095
Phone: (920) 539-2693
Website: HTTPS://YOUSOFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Slinger School District ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its education-related charitable giving is for activities in the United States. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (71%), Texas (14%), California (13%), and New York (2%). One Wisconsin grant supported a new school in Belize.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Slinger School District Slinger, WI | Technology for School | $10,000 |
| You Can Missions Inc Theresa, WI | To Support a New School in Belize | $5,000 |
| Eagle Heights Baptist Church Richmond, TX | School Supplies | $4,135 |
| Cassandra Alteri -Western Governors Manteca, CA | College Tuition | $4,025 |
| Howard-Suamico School District Green Bay, WI | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Brian Cook -Kumon Learning Center Muskego, WI | Sponsor Reading and Math at Kumon Center | $1,800 |
| Lillith M Schlosser -Waukesha Techn Kewaskum, WI | College Tuition | $1,140 |
| Sunrise Association Day Camp Oceanside, NY | To help support education and learning at the day camp. | $500 |
| Matthew Creswell-Kumon Learning Cen West Bend, WI | Sponsor Reading and Math at Kumon Center | $413 |
| Mels Charities Cedarburg, WI | Support People with Learnign Disabilites | $305 |
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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 | $276,216 | $755 | $38,582 | $30,318 | 10 | $38,572 | $748 | $15,086 |
| 2023 | $314,043 | $1,753 | $23,138 | $21,700 | 4 | $21,898 | $753 | $16,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support students who may benefit from a “hand up,” working with community leaders, educators, professionals, and other organizations to identify resources suited to individual needs. Its 2024 filing limits awards to education-related charitable activities in the United States, including expenses for trade school, community college, or university, and support for charitable organizations involved in those purposes.
Its 2024 grants included support for school technology and supplies, college tuition, reading and math learning, and general school operations. MELS Charities Inc., which received $305, describes its own mission as raising money to support area charities and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $30,318 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $305 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,400.
Notable 2024 grants included:
The foundation’s website lists application-review considerations such as demonstrated need, collaboration with personal or academic resources, an interview, available foundation capacity, and evaluation planning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernard Youso as chairman, treasurer, and secretary, and Jessica Youso as president.
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable is led by Jessica Youso, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Youso
President
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Youso
Chairman, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable
How much does Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable give each year?
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable gave $30K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 4 grants.
What is Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable's typical grant size?
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,400, and its average grant was $3,032, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable give grants?
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable gives mostly in Wisconsin: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (14%) and California (13%).
Does Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable's largest grantees?
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Slinger School District ($10,000), You Can Missions Inc ($5,000) and Eagle Heights Baptist Church ($4,135), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable?
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable reported $276K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support students who may benefit from a “hand up,” working with community leaders, educators, professionals, and other organizations to identify resources suited to individual needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable?
Applications should be submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable's EIN?
Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4063178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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