Columbus Youth Foundation
THE COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN COLUMBUS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$192K
+52.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
+36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+11.7% YoY
About Columbus Youth Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Columbus Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Sports and recreation, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $192K. Net investment income was $239K.
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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 | $4,462,583 | $4,202,509 | $3,737,220 |
| Revenue | $239,289 | $1,598,209 | $180,021 |
| Expenses | $234,262 | $193,569 | $245,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $239,289 | $1,592,909 | $179,696 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Columbus Youth Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ymca of Central Ohio ($30,000), Good Sports Inc ($25,000), Gladden Community House ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS CONNECTION POWELL, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $14,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | NEIGHBORHOOD | $10,000 |
| CAMP WYANDOT INC COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $7,800 |
| DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| FEMERGY COLUMBUS, OH | NEIGHBORHOOD | $12,000 |
| FIRST TEE OF CENTRAL OHIO REYNOLDSBURG, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $8,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF OHIO'S HEARTLAND COUNCIL COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN OF CENTRAL OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $11,275 |
| GLADDEN COMMUNITY HOUSE COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $20,000 |
| GOOD SPORTS INC BRAINTREE, MA | NEIGHBORHOOD | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE M LYTTLE | CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ARCHIE M GRIFFIN | VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN P KADLIC | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN LOWE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LESLIE C MEYERS JOSEPH MD FAAP | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS F KRIDLER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT G HEITKAMP | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Youth Foundation?
Columbus Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Sports and recreation, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Columbus Youth Foundation?
As of 2024, Columbus Youth Foundation holds $4.5M in total assets with $239K in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $192K in 2024.
Where does Columbus Youth Foundation operate?
Columbus Youth Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio.
What size grants does Columbus Youth Foundation award?
In 2024, Columbus Youth Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $192K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Columbus Youth Foundation's EIN?
Columbus Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6034435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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