Forever Young Foundation for Children
Forever Young Foundation for Children is a public charity based in Bountiful, Utah. Founded in 1993, it supports children’s development, strength, and education through educational, therapeutic, athletic, and technology-related opportunities, and also makes grants to other nonprofits.
Forever Young Foundation for Children at a glance
In short: Forever Young Foundation for Children gave $2.1M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Arizona. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,149,031
- -36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,122
- -36.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,741,200
- +14.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Forever Young Foundation for Children
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 559 West 500 South, Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 296-0200
Website: https://foreveryoung.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forever Young Foundation for Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anasazi Foundation ($332K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 163 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its efforts primarily focus on the United States and Africa. Its website describes Forever Young Zones in the United States and Ghana, and says Engage Now Africa works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Namibia. In the 2024 filing, all reported grant dollars went to recipients listed in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Forever Young Foundation for Children open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 33 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $77K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2024) to $3.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anasazi Foundation Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $331,796 |
| 8 to 80 Zone Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $310,274 |
| Total Sophies Place Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $308,261 |
| Engage Now Africa Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $261,231 |
| Forever Young Institute Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $150,693 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $118,113 |
| American Red Cross Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Family of Charities Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $68,839 |
| Forever Young Intl School Mesa, AZ | General Operations | $58,130 |
| The Harlem Children's Zone Mesa, AZ | Genearl Operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,741,200 | $3,755,454 | $2,770,396 | $2,149,031 | 33 | $227,349 |
| 2023 | $7,641,494 | $3,896,121 | $3,539,581 | $3,362,175 | 33 | $222,943 |
| 2022 | $7,087,632 | $3,702,573 | $3,521,640 | $2,938,598 | 34 | $121,970 |
| 2021 | $7,150,368 | $5,097,036 | $3,779,738 | $3,244,399 | 29 | $99,173 |
| 2020 | $5,703,899 | $4,411,404 | $3,182,860 | $2,884,494 | 34 | $110,463 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “passing on hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children.” Its 2024 filing describes support for educational opportunities in underserved areas, including schools, scholarships, and technology; programs for children with medical challenges and disabilities, including hospital music therapy centers; and multimedia technology centers and community partners serving at-risk and disadvantaged youth.
Its website describes Sophie’s Places as music therapy spaces and Forever Young Zones as recreational or educational spaces for children. The 8 to 80 Zones and Meta Creators Zones provide technology, gaming, coding, and virtual-reality resources and mentorship. The foundation also describes Forever Young Wellness as supporting physical, social, and emotional wellbeing, and Engage Now Africa as working on educational, health, and athletic opportunities for African youth.
The foundation also supports other nonprofits through grants. Among its 2024 grantees, the Anasazi Foundation describes its mission as preparing parents and children to turn their hearts to one another and walk in harmony; A New Leaf says it advances “helping families, changing lives” through social and economic stability in the Phoenix metro area; and American Leadership Academy says it provides students a moral and wholesome educational experience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $2,149,031. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $331,796, with a median of $25,000. The filing states that grants were approved by the board for grantee organizations’ general operations and that there were no general monitoring procedures for use of grant funds.
The largest reported grants included $331,796 to Anasazi Foundation, $310,274 to 8 to 80 Zone, $308,261 to Total Sophie’s Place, $261,231 to Engage Now Africa, and $150,693 to Forever Young Institute. Other notable grants were $118,113 to Wasatch Adaptive Sports and $75,000 to the American Red Cross.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Steven Young as founder/trustee; Robert Gay, Edward Bryant Jr, Richard Lawson, and Gayla Compton as trustees; Barbara Young as vice president/trustee; Sterling Tanner as president; and Douglas P Smith as secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Steve Young as founder and says he and Barb Young co-chair the board.
Forever Young Foundation for Children is led by Sterling Tanner, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sterling Tanner
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $240K (2024)
Barbara Young
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Bryant Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gayla Compton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Steven Young
Founder & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Lawson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Gay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas P. Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $240K, to Sterling Tanner (President).
Frequently asked questions about Forever Young Foundation for Children
How much does Forever Young Foundation for Children give each year?
Forever Young Foundation for Children gave $2.1M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 33 grants.
What is Forever Young Foundation for Children's typical grant size?
Forever Young Foundation for Children's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $65,122, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Forever Young Foundation for Children that year got $22K on average.
Where does Forever Young Foundation for Children give grants?
Forever Young Foundation for Children gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mesa, AZ (33 grants).
Does Forever Young Foundation for Children give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Forever Young Foundation for Children's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Genearl Operations" (5 grants).
Who are Forever Young Foundation for Children's largest grantees?
Forever Young Foundation for Children's largest 2024 grantees include Anasazi Foundation ($331,796), 8 to 80 Zone ($310,274) and Total Sophies Place ($308,261), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forever Young Foundation for Children?
Forever Young Foundation for Children reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does Forever Young Foundation for Children fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “passing on hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forever Young Foundation for Children?
Forever Young Foundation for Children has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check foreveryoung.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Forever Young Foundation for Children's EIN?
Forever Young Foundation for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0509354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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