Devils Youth Foundation Inc
Devils Youth Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Newark, New Jersey. It supports youth programs through partnerships with community organizations, focusing on access to experiences involving sports, entertainment, and music.
Devils Youth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Devils Youth Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,247,682
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,658
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,655,689
- +61.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Devils Youth Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Devils Youth Foundation Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 757-6552
Website: https://devilsyouthfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Devils Youth Foundation Inc
Who Devils Youth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Community Corporation ($130K). Together the top 10 received $741K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 82 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission and stated grantmaking focus are centered on youth in New Jersey. In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey; the reported shares for other recipient states were New York 9%, California 5%, Massachusetts 2%, and Minnesota 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How Devils Youth Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Community Corporation Newark, NJ | Grant to support the ucc community refrigerators and youth services.($80,000) and grant to support the centers of hope ($50,000). | $130,000 |
| Hockey in New Jersey Newark, NJ | To Support Expanding Girls Programming. | $101,250 |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc Brooklyn, NY | NJ Clubhouse Grant. | $80,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | Grant to Support the Backstage Paths. | $80,000 |
| Coalition for Food and Health Equity Jersey City, NJ | Grant to support the ujamaa cafe & sankofa youth incubator. | $70,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newark Newark, NJ | Grant to support the wellness clinic at the club house. | $65,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | Grant to support caf grant program & sports clinics. | $60,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | Grant to Support the Child Nutrition Programs. | $55,000 |
| La CASA De Don Pedro Newark, NJ | Grant to Support the Summer Meals Program. | $50,000 |
| RWJ Barnabas Health Oceanport, NJ | Grant to Support Kidsfit in Motion Program. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant totals correspond to 36 grants in 2024, 26 in 2023, and 15 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,655,689 | $2,088,055 | $1,852,003 | $1,247,682 | 36 | $45,335 |
| 2023 | $1,024,924 | $1,420,062 | $1,319,917 | $914,611 | 26 | $15,208 |
| 2022 | $815,084 | $1,213,092 | $790,633 | $435,795 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | $379,006 | $448,249 | $130,107 | $79,000 | 5 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to champion, advance, and support equitable and inclusive access to life-changing experiences for youth in New Jersey by leveraging sports, entertainment, and music.
Its stated program areas include youth sports and physical activity, health and wellness, food security, safe spaces, and arts and music education. In 2024, it funded organizations including United Community Corporation, which says it assists low-income, disadvantaged, and at-risk individuals and families; Hockey in New Jersey, whose mission is to teach hockey to underserved New Jersey residents ages 6 to 18; and the Coalition for Food and Health Equity, which says it works to end hunger, improve health, and advance economic equity in historically marginalized communities.
Other 2024 grantees included the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, which describes its work as addressing hunger’s root causes and delivering neighbor-centric solutions; La Casa de Don Pedro, whose mission is self-sufficiency, empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization; and New City Kids Foundation, which says it raises funds to support New City Kids’ growth and stewards its impact.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $1,247,682. Grants ranged from $6,448 to $130,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $130,000 to United Community Corporation for community refrigerators, youth services, and Centers of Hope; $101,250 to Hockey in New Jersey to expand girls’ programming; and $80,000 each to Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey for a New Jersey Clubhouse grant and to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for Backstage Paths. The foundation also awarded $70,000 to the Coalition for Food and Health Equity for the UJAMAA Cafe and Sankofa Youth Incubator, and $65,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Newark for its clubhouse wellness clinic.
The foundation says it uses grant agreements to document grant amounts and criteria, and monitors grantees through meetings and required budgets and financial reporting.
Separately, the foundation offers an annual scholarship program in partnership with New Jersey Devils alumni, awarding 10 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors. The stated eligibility includes New Jersey residency, U.S. citizenship, plans for full-time postsecondary or trade-program enrollment, and experience in hockey and community service or volunteering. The listed deadline is March 15, 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allison Blitzer as chair, Jake Reynolds as president, David Collins as treasurer, and Brad Shron as secretary. Board members listed are Christopher James, Marjorie Harris, Sarah Keh, Tad Brown, Vaughn Crowe, and Kate Whitman Annis, who is also listed as executive director.
Devils Youth Foundation Inc is led by Jake Reynolds, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jake Reynolds
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Whitman Annis
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Blitzer
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Shron
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Collins
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tad Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Keh
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vaughn Crowe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher James
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hugh Weber (2021–2022) — Outgoing Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Devils Youth Foundation Inc
How much does Devils Youth Foundation Inc give each year?
Devils Youth Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $915K across 26 grants.
What is Devils Youth Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Devils Youth Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,658, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Devils Youth Foundation Inc give grants?
Devils Youth Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (19 grants), Jersey City, NJ (3 grants), New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Devils Youth Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Devils Youth Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization's Programs." (4 grants).
Who are Devils Youth Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Devils Youth Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Community Corporation ($130,000), Hockey in New Jersey ($101,250) and Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Devils Youth Foundation Inc?
Devils Youth Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Devils Youth Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to champion, advance, and support equitable and inclusive access to life-changing experiences for youth in New Jersey by leveraging sports, entertainment, and music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Devils Youth Foundation Inc?
Devils Youth Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check devilsyouthfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Devils Youth Foundation Inc's EIN?
Devils Youth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5042106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Devils Youth Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/devils-youth-foundation-inc-morg_85d5384da94641199e62daf19015423a
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