Collective For Youth
Collective For Youth is a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska, that connects afterschool providers with resources, training, and advocacy. Its website says it partners with more than 60 providers to oversee afterschool activities for over 6,000 elementary- and middle-school-aged students at 41 Omaha Public Schools locations each year.
Collective For Youth at a glance
In short: Collective For Youth gave $8.5M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $231K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,541,328
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $230,847
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $27,024,775
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Collective For Youth
- How to Apply
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The available information does not describe a grant application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 105 N 31St Avenue Ste 103, Omaha, NE 68131
Website: https://collectiveforyouth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Collective For Youth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Completely Kids ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $7.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 180 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated work centers on afterschool programs connected to Omaha Public Schools. Its 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Nebraska recipients; listed grantees are based in Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Collective For Youth gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2022) to $8.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Completely Kids Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $2,059,561 |
| Kids Can Community Center Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $1,274,467 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $976,748 |
| Dream Omaha, NE | Afterschool programming | $691,288 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $644,269 |
| Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $593,664 |
| Urban League of Nebraska Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $555,730 |
| Civic Nebraska Lincoln, NE | Afterschool Programming | $485,532 |
| AIM Institute Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $186,691 |
| WhyArts Omaha, NE | Afterschool Programming | $123,301 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,024,775 | $10,710,972 | $10,511,206 | $8,541,328 | 37 | $661,498 |
| 2024 | $28,059,026 | $16,345,294 | $10,110,518 | $8,453,106 | 39 | $788,563 |
| 2023 | $19,451,339 | $14,938,628 | $8,921,454 | $7,329,308 | 35 | $445,718 |
| 2022 | $11,544,561 | $4,026,125 | $8,923,428 | $3,803,906 | 34 | $5,261 |
| 2021 | $16,344,773 | $14,408,697 | $9,158,116 | $8,004,355 | 35 | $2,164 |
| 2020 | $9,200,703 | $10,234,727 | $9,002,271 | $7,971,091 | 33 | $103,543 |
| 2019 | $7,805,422 | $12,205,634 | $6,463,915 | $5,399,610 | 9 | $43,777 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Collective For Youth’s mission is to advocate for, facilitate resources, and provide quality training for out-of-school-time program providers. It describes its work as connecting providers to resources and funding, coordinating with Omaha Public Schools, advocating for providers, and offering professional development, feedback, and assessment tools.
Its 2025 grants were designated for afterschool programming. The recipients include organizations with a range of youth-serving activities. For example, Completely Kids says it works through out-of-school-time and family-strengthening programs; Kids Can Community Center describes its work as early childhood care and out-of-school experiences; and the YMCA of Greater Omaha says its programs focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Civic Nebraska describes a purpose that includes youth service learning, while WhyArts says it supports arts awareness and arts initiatives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Collective For Youth reported 37 grants totaling $8,541,328. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,059,561, with a median grant of $36,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska.
The largest reported grants included $2,059,561 to Completely Kids, $1,274,467 to Kids Can Community Center, $976,748 to Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands, $691,288 to DREAM, and $644,269 to YMCA of Greater Omaha. Each was listed for afterschool programming. Other large awards included $593,664 to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, $555,730 to Urban League of Nebraska, and $485,532 to Civic Nebraska, also for afterschool programming.
The website describes a provider application process for organizations or individuals seeking placement, administrative support, and professional development. It does not describe a grant application process for prospective grantees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Megan Addison as Executive Director and Tony Veland as Board Chair. The listed board members are Deepak Khazanchi, Joe Dicostanza, Christine Cutucache, Josh Nichol-Caddy, Nayeli Lopez, Kristina Kamler, Tess Larson, and Kandiest Martin-Brock.
Collective For Youth is led by Megan Addison, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Megan Addison
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $133K (2025)
Tony Veland
Board Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deepak Khazanchi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Cole
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tess Larson
Board Member
President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Garnett
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Braxton Crowder
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Cutucache
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dicostanza
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Nichol-Caddy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Kamler
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nayeli Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kandiest Martin-Brock
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bob Whitehouse (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Catherine Lang (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Kathi Paulsen (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Utterback (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Virgil Johnson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Ray (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $133K, to Megan Addison (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Collective For Youth
How much does Collective For Youth give each year?
Collective For Youth gave $8.5M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.5M across 39 grants.
What is Collective For Youth's typical grant size?
Collective For Youth's median grant in 2025 was $36,000, and its average grant was $230,847, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Collective For Youth give grants?
Collective For Youth gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (33 grants).
Does Collective For Youth give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Collective For Youth's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Afterschool Programming" (36 grants).
Who are Collective For Youth's largest grantees?
Collective For Youth's largest 2025 grantees include Completely Kids ($2,059,561), Kids Can Community Center ($1,274,467) and Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands ($976,748), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Collective For Youth?
Collective For Youth reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
What does Collective For Youth fund?
Collective For Youth’s mission is to advocate for, facilitate resources, and provide quality training for out-of-school-time program providers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Collective For Youth?
The available information does not describe a grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Collective For Youth's EIN?
Collective For Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4577729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Collective For Youth funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/collective-for-youth-morg_96bd81c553cc4372bc4b1a8b1924d291
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