Clearwater for Youth Inc
Clearwater for Youth Inc is a public charity based in Clearwater, Florida. Founded in 1972, it supports youth athletics, educational scholarships, and skill-building programs, with the stated goal of helping ensure that financial concerns do not prevent children from participating in youth sports.
Clearwater for Youth Inc at a glance
In short: Clearwater for Youth Inc gave $328K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $328,118
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,914
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,386,422
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clearwater for Youth Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization’s website says grant inquiries must be submitted through a youth organization’s Board of Trustees, with funds administered through that board. Applications are submitted through the website using official forms and must include the organization’s annual budget and any supplemental materials required by the funding category. First-time applicants must complete an eligibility consultation before applying, and applicants must have active programming for the season requested. Groups affiliated with public, private, or charter school programs are not eligible for the described grant programs. The website identifies five categories: youth athlete registration reimbursement, equipment supplement, travel assistance, youth arts and community assistance, and facility enhancement. It also lists program-specific limits, including a maximum $15,000 annual registration reimbursement per organization, a matching equipment award of up to $10,000 per year, and travel assistance of up to $2,500 per team for multi-team organizations, or $200 per child for single-team organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists submission dates of February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18. The October 25, 2026 deadline is upcoming as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists submission dates of February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1501 North Belcher Road 711, Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone: (727) 477-0624
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clearwater for Youth Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pinellas Education Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 70 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Clearwater, Florida. Its website says groups whose home facility is in Pinellas County may apply. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida; the filing narrative says grants support athletic programs in or around Clearwater.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clearwater for Youth Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2020, 19 months) to $328K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $328K.
*2020: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Education Foundation Largo, FL | Take Stock in Children Program | $50,000 |
| Pinellas County Sherriff's Police Athletic League Inc St Petersburg, FL | Athletic Programs | $33,000 |
| San Jose Elementary School Dunedin, FL | Elementary Swim Program | $27,478 |
| Greenwood Panthers Clearwater, FL | Athletic Programs and Scholarships | $24,925 |
| Clearwater Jr Tornadoes Clearwater, FL | Athletic Programs and Scholarships | $22,745 |
| Dunedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, FL | Art and Culture Programs | $22,500 |
| Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Clearwater, FL | Athletic Programs and Scholarships | $15,000 |
| St Pete Gators St Petersburg, FL | Athletic Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Dunedin Jr Falcons Dunedin, FL | Athletic Programs and Scholarships | $13,165 |
| Clearwater Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc Clearwater, FL | Youth Initiatives | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing says the organization established a board-designated endowment, funded by cumulative donations of $2,125,000. Its endowment policy addresses investment allocation and annual spending, and the endowment includes a scholarship account for second-year scholarship commitments. The filing says the board does not intend to use endowment principal for general operations, though funds may be used for operating shortfalls.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,386,422 | $1,273,531 | $1,008,987 | $328,118 | 22 | $592,655 |
| 2023 | $4,984,116 | $591,370 | $833,044 | $214,797 | 12 | $160,762 |
| 2022 | $4,748,568 | $720,266 | $727,772 | $237,131 | 16 | $217,850 |
| 2021 | $5,545,953 | $840,270 | $568,741 | $161,276 | 10 | $500,517 |
| 2020* | $5,132,970 | $958,436 | $608,792 | $101,186 | 10 | $657,116 |
| 2019 | $4,020,532 | $505,046 | $417,290 | $109,209 | 9 | $166,854 |
*2020: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to elevate Pinellas County youth through access to athletics and other skill-building programs where children from all backgrounds can learn, play, and grow together. Its filing describes reducing financial burdens for youth groups and participants through scholarships, grants, and matching-fund challenges.
The funder’s 2024 grants included athletic programs and scholarships, an elementary swim program, arts and culture programs, youth initiatives, and the Take Stock in Children program. Among the grantees described in their own missions, the Dunedin Fine Art Center says it enriches lives through visual-arts education; the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation says it provides academic, vocational, junior golf, and personal life-management programs for disadvantaged children; and the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation says it promotes jazz entertainment and education. The Pinellas County Education Foundation describes its mission as accelerating academic achievement and expanding students’ access to high-quality education.
The website describes additional education and water-safety work, including postsecondary scholarships and water-safety lessons for elementary students. It states that its Fred Fisher Water Safety Program provides lessons to Title I elementary schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $328,118. Grants ranged from $5,800 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to the Pinellas Education Foundation for the Take Stock in Children program; $33,000 to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Police Athletic League for athletic programs; $27,478 to San Jose Elementary School for an elementary swim program; and $24,925 to Greenwood Panthers for athletic programs and scholarships.
Other 2024 awards included $22,745 to Clearwater Jr Tornadoes for athletic programs and scholarships, $22,500 to Dunedin Fine Art Center for arts and culture programs, $15,000 each to Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation and St Pete Gators, and $13,165 to Dunedin Jr Falcons. The filing says grants support athletic programs in or around Clearwater and that funding requests receive analysis; subsequent funding depends on compliance with requirements for prior grants. Athletic program funding is monitored through periodic reports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederick Miller as chair, Hoyt Hamilton as vice chair, Craig Gilman as treasurer, Michele Smith as secretary, and Amy Connors as past chair. It also lists Chad Britts, Chad Burgess, Dawn Daugherty, Mike DeMaio, and Miguel Diaz as trustees.
Clearwater for Youth Inc is led by Kevin Dunbar, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 23 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Dunbar
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$64K (2021) → $134K (2024)
Frederick Miller
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles 'trip' Weaver
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Warrington
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Fisher
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Daugherty
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Timberlake
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Demaio
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Vaughn
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Fisher
Trustee
Director → Past Chairman, 2020
Past Chairman → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Hancock
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Burgess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Halladay
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Slaughter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Walek
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmine Lacognata
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Britts
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daneen Gurney
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Diaz
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Connors
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Past Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Gilman
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hoyt Hamilton
Vice Chair
Director → Trustee, 2020
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Smith
Secretary
Director → Trustee, 2020
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Brian Aungst (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Dan Slaughter (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Halios (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kasey Smith (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Al Capogna (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Chivas (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Sica (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jc Daugherty (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Robinson (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Miller (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jean Ann Hughes (2019) — Director
- Former: Stephen Watts (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $134K, to Kevin Dunbar (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater for Youth Inc
How much does Clearwater for Youth Inc give each year?
Clearwater for Youth Inc gave $328K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 12 grants.
What is Clearwater for Youth Inc's typical grant size?
Clearwater for Youth Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,914, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clearwater for Youth Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Clearwater for Youth Inc give grants?
Clearwater for Youth Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (9 grants), St Petersburg, FL (5 grants), Dunedin, FL (3 grants) and Largo, FL (2 grants).
Does Clearwater for Youth Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Clearwater for Youth Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Athletic Programs and Scholarships" (7 grants), "Athletic Programs" (6 grants) and "Athletic Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Clearwater for Youth Inc's largest grantees?
Clearwater for Youth Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pinellas Education Foundation ($50,000), Pinellas County Sherriff's Police Athletic League Inc ($33,000) and San Jose Elementary School ($27,478), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clearwater for Youth Inc?
Clearwater for Youth Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Clearwater for Youth Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to elevate Pinellas County youth through access to athletics and other skill-building programs where children from all backgrounds can learn, play, and grow together. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clearwater for Youth Inc?
The organization’s website says grant inquiries must be submitted through a youth organization’s Board of Trustees, with funds administered through that board. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clearwater for Youth Inc's EIN?
Clearwater for Youth Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1408073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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