Youth Development Foundations & Grantmakers
782 grantmakers focused on youth development reported grants on their latest 990s. The 186 that made at least 5 grants gave $341.0M. The largest by giving are Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Junior Achievement USA and Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
782
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$341.0M
from the 186 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$20K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$44K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | $120.5M | 797 |
| 2 | Junior Achievement USA | Colorado Springs, CO | $27.0M | 97 |
| 3 | Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | $19.6M | 20 |
| 4 | Friends of the Children | Portland, OR | $13.5M | 32 |
| 5 | Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc | New York, NY | $12.2M | 143 |
| 6 | Moxie Foundation | San Diego, CA | $11.5M | 5 |
| 7 | Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc | Baltimore, MD | $10.6M | 89 |
| 8 | Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation | Alma, MI | $9.8M | 10 |
| 9 | Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Asso | Olympia, WA | $8.2M | 15 |
| 10 | Girl Scouts of the United States of America | New York, NY | $8.2M | 107 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 4 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 96 · $29.8M
- Texas 73 · $7.6M
- Florida 50 · $7.6M
- New York 45 · $31.3M
- Massachusetts 26 · $1.8M
- Illinois 26 · $245K
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing all 1,247 foundations and grantmakers
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$95.2M
Grants
797
Total Given
$120.5M
Iptay
Clemson, SC
Assets
$143.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$58.5M
Junior Achievement USA
Colorado Springs, CO
Assets
$70.1M
Grants
97
Total Given
$27.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
20
Total Given
$19.6M
Friends of the Children
Portland, OR
Assets
$32.7M
Grants
32
Total Given
$13.5M
Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$68.7M
Grants
143
Total Given
$12.2M
Moxie Foundation
San Diego, CA
Assets
—
Grants
5
Total Given
$11.5M
Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc
Baltimore, MD
Assets
$17.9M
Grants
89
Total Given
$10.6M
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$10.3M
King Philanthropies Inc
Menlo Park, CA
Assets
$553.5M
Grants
4
Total Given
$10.3M
Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation
Alma, MI
Assets
$146.4M
Grants
10
Total Given
$9.8M
Homeboy Industries
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$110.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$8.8M
Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Asso
Olympia, WA
Assets
$7.1M
Grants
15
Total Given
$8.2M
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
New York, NY
Assets
$307.4M
Grants
107
Total Given
$8.2M
California State Alliance of Ymcas
Sacramento, CA
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
23
Total Given
$7.0M
Nafasi Fund
Huntsville, AL
Assets
$3.8M
Grants
3
Total Given
$7.0M
Generation You Employed Inc
Washington, DC
Assets
$39.2M
Grants
0
Total Given
$6.8M
Youth for Tomorrow Foundation
Bristow, VA
Assets
$126.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$6.4M
BBBSA Charitable Foundation Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$16.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$6.3M
Big Win Philanthropy Inc
Greens Farms, CT
Assets
$139.0M
Grants
12
Total Given
$5.1M
Girls Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$88.0M
Grants
59
Total Given
$5.0M
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$671K
Grants
10
Total Given
$4.3M
Friends of Sky Ranch Inc
Van, TX
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
4
Total Given
$4.2M
Mandan Baseball Club Inc
Mandan, ND
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
14
Total Given
$4.1M
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest youth development foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Boys & Girls Clubs of America ($120.5M across 797 grants), Junior Achievement USA ($27.0M) and Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee ($19.6M). Together the top 10 account for 71% of the $341.0M given by the 186 grantmakers focused on youth development that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $20K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $44K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in California (96), Texas (73) and Florida (50). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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