Friends for Youth Foundation
Friends for Youth Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It reported 15 grants totaling $229,293 in 2024, with grants going to organizations in Washington, Virginia, Oregon, and New Jersey.
Friends for Youth Foundation at a glance
In short: Friends for Youth Foundation gave $229K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $229,293
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,286
- +68.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,217,867
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Friends for Youth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 525 Okechobee Blvd 750, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 653-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Friends for Youth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gonzaga University ($76K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 120 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 32% to recipients in Virginia. The remaining reported shares were 1% in Oregon and less than 1% in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Friends for Youth Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $218K (2019) to $255K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | General Operating Expenses | $76,043 |
| Yamika YMCA Yakima, WA | General Operating Expenses | $35,000 |
| St Annes-Belfield School Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Cowiche Canyon Conservation Yakima, WA | General Operating Expenses | $18,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Expenses | $12,250 |
| Chris Long Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Virginia Athletic Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Yakima Town Hall Yakima, WA | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Selah Food Bank Selah, WA | General Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,217,867 | $315,427 | $295,866 | $229,293 | 15 | $232,207 | $246,268 | $257,963 |
| 2023 | $4,181,637 | $292,368 | $310,125 | $244,311 | 27 | $248,985 | $233,500 | $244,804 |
| 2022 | $4,189,394 | $416,375 | $327,231 | $254,751 | 32 | $257,576 | $357,361 | $241,317 |
| 2021 | $4,095,250 | $484,820 | $296,732 | $225,100 | 29 | $227,844 | $420,062 | $259,384 |
| 2020 | $3,907,162 | $272,706 | $291,366 | $225,546 | 17 | — | $213,678 | $228,676 |
| 2019 | $3,921,189 | $236,421 | $273,356 | $218,400 | 13 | — | $182,670 | $225,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends for Youth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $258K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, schools, youth organizations, conservation, community programming, a food bank, and organizations addressing addiction and recovery.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Boys and Girls Club says it helps young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Yakima Town Hall says it enriches its community by bringing recognized speakers to Yakima. Georgia’s Friends says it provides programs and services for women experiencing substance addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges, including a safe, structured home for women in recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $229,293. Grants ranged from $500 to $76,043, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest awards were $76,043 to Gonzaga University, $35,000 to Yakima YMCA, $30,000 to St. Anne’s-Belfield School, $18,500 to Cowiche Canyon Conservation, and $12,250 to Boys and Girls Club. Each was listed for general operating expenses. Other named 2024 grantees included Chris Long Foundation ($10,000), Perry Technical Institute ($10,000), Virginia Athletic Foundation ($10,000), Yakima Town Hall ($10,000), Selah Food Bank ($5,000), University of Virginia ($5,000), and Georgia’s Friends ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kerry E. Stout as president and Kelley E. Hatfield and Peter U. Gavin as vice presidents.
Friends for Youth Foundation is led by Kerry E. Stout, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerry E. Stout
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley E. Hatfield
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter U. Gavin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Friends for Youth Foundation
How much does Friends for Youth Foundation give each year?
Friends for Youth Foundation gave $229K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 27 grants.
What is Friends for Youth Foundation's typical grant size?
Friends for Youth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,286, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Friends for Youth Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Friends for Youth Foundation give grants?
Friends for Youth Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (6 grants) and Yakima, WA (4 grants).
Does Friends for Youth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Friends for Youth Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Friends for Youth Foundation's largest grantees?
Friends for Youth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gonzaga University ($76,043), Yamika YMCA ($35,000) and St Annes-Belfield School ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Friends for Youth Foundation?
Friends for Youth Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $258K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Friends for Youth Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, schools, youth organizations, conservation, community programming, a food bank, and organizations addressing addiction and recovery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Friends for Youth Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Friends for Youth Foundation's EIN?
Friends for Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1519389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Friends for Youth Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Friends for Youth Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/friends-for-youth-foundation-morg_770cc791161945eea8f5d01cfff4cc62
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