E4 Youth Incorporated
E4 youth uses the arts, sciences, and technology to help youth find and puruse pathways to successful careers in the creative economy through hands-on training, active mentorship, and exposure to real world opportunities.
E4 Youth Incorporated at a glance
In short: E4 Youth Incorporated gave $36K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,600
- -66.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,600
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,600
- Total assets
- $228,950
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who E4 Youth Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FLRQ Inc ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2025) to $106K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FLRQ Inc Kyle, TX | — | $35,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,950 | $547,887 | $577,664 | $35,600 | 1 |
| 2024 | $257,275 | $703,693 | $743,320 | $105,505 | 2 |
| 2023 | $296,571 | $505,846 | $530,688 | — | — |
| 2022 | $321,413 | $559,501 | $260,704 | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,868 | $360,143 | $497,509 | — | — |
| 2020 | $194,300 | $350,701 | $323,929 | — | — |
About E4 Youth Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
E4 Youth Incorporated is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E4 Youth Incorporated is led by Carl Settles, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl Settles
CEO
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
Executive Di → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $103K (2025)
Deborah Wiley
Secretary
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2024
Board Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ereika Collins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gary Smyth
Fundraising
Board Member → Fundraising, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jenaya Zarrad
Secretary
Head of Peop → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Keisha Townsend
Vice President
Board Member → Chief Inclus, 2023
Chief Inclus → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Suresh Sundarababu
Program Chai
Board Member → Program Chai, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jason Ford
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Krischanna Roberson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Eric Collier (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Mayet Andreassen (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ayeshia Toy (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Tran (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amelia Bowie (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Claunch (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jenaro Diaz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Jacobs (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Glazer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Max Rutherford (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Rendon (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Hopkins (2020–2021) — Board President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $103K, to Carl Settles (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about E4 Youth Incorporated
How much does E4 Youth Incorporated give each year?
E4 Youth Incorporated gave $36K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $106K across 2 grants.
How large is E4 Youth Incorporated?
E4 Youth Incorporated reported $229K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $548K.
What is E4 Youth Incorporated?
E4 Youth Incorporated is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. It holds $229K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does E4 Youth Incorporated operate?
E4 Youth Incorporated has awarded grants in Texas.
What is E4 Youth Incorporated's EIN?
E4 Youth Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2878544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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