Forever Young Foundation for Children
Forever Young Foundation for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 by NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young. Based in Mesa, Arizona, the Foundation is dedicated to passing on hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children. The organization serves children facing significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges by providing academic, athletic, and therapeutic opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-36.1% YoY
Grant Count
33
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
-36.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Passing on hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children.
The Foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Sophie's Places – Music therapy spaces in children's hospitals providing care for young people suffering from pain, chronic illness, and serious injury
- Forever Young Zones – Recreational play areas for children in hospitals, offering respite from day-to-day medical treatments
- 8 to 80 Zones – Technology, multimedia, and gaming labs providing industry-leading equipment and mentorship
- 8 to 80 Meta Creators Zones – Gaming, coding, and VR training for underserved communities
- Forever Young Wellness – Supporting emotional health and wellbeing resources
- Engage Now Africa – International initiatives focused on building schools and enhancing health, educational, and athletic opportunities for African youth
- Forever Young Institute – Week-long trainings providing nonprofit leadership with mentorship and business management education
Grantmaking
The Foundation actively supports other nonprofits through grant making and partnerships with organizations aligned with its mission to help children.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily focuses efforts in the United States and Africa. Specific U.S. locations with Sophie's Place programs include:
- Salt Lake City, Utah (Primary Children's Hospital)
- Sacramento, California (Sutter Children's Center)
- Mesa, Arizona (Cardon Children's Medical Center)
- Palo Alto, California (Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford)
International work is concentrated in Africa, specifically in Ethiopia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Namibia through the organization Engage Now Africa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $8,741,200
- Total Annual Giving: $2,162,312
- Staff: 2 employees
- EIN: 87-0509354
- IRS Ruling Year: 1993
The organization maintains a four-star rating (91% score) reflecting strong accountability, finance, impact measurement, and leadership practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,741,200 | $7,641,494 | $7,087,632 |
| Revenue | $3,755,454 | $3,896,121 | $3,702,573 |
| Expenses | $2,770,396 | $3,539,581 | $3,521,640 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $227,349 | $222,943 | $121,970 |
| 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
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Steve Young – Founder and Co-Chair of the Board
- Barb Young – Co-Chair of the Board
- Sterling Tanner – President and Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J STEVEN YOUNG | FOUNDER/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROBERT GAY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| EDWARD BRYANT JR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| RICHARD LAWSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BARBARA YOUNG | VP/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GAYLA COMPTON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| STERLING TANNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $239,971 |
| DOUGLAS P SMITH | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation hosts multiple annual fundraising events:
**HGGC Steve Young Ski Classic** – Snowbird Ski Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah (March 28, 2026)
**HGGC Steve Young Jerry Rice Bay Area Classic** – Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California (April 14-15, 2026)
**HGGC Steve Young Mountain Classic** – Promontory Golf Club, Park City, Utah (June 22, 2026)
**HGGC Steve Young Desert Classic** – Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale, Arizona (November 10, 2026)
The Foundation continues to expand its programs and partnerships with other charitable organizations serving children and families in need.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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