GenYOUTH Incorporated
GenYOUTH Incorporated is a public charity based in Rosemont, Illinois. Founded through a partnership between America’s dairy farmers and the NFL, it supports schoolchildren’s well-being through programs that expand access to nutritious school meals and opportunities for physical activity.
GenYOUTH Incorporated at a glance
In short: GenYOUTH Incorporated gave $2.5M across 176 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Texas. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,455,468
- +79.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 176
- +95.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,952
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,707
- Total assets
- $12,018,437
- +18.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (124 of 176, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GenYOUTH Incorporated
- How to Apply
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Program information directs schools and other eligible organizations to apply or nominate schools through the relevant program opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10255 West Higgins Road Ste 900, Rosemont, IL 60018-5638
Phone: (847) 803-2000
Website: https://genyouthnow.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from GenYOUTH Incorporated
NFL FLAG-In-Schools Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
School Nutrition Grants (General Program)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Super School Meals Equipment Grant (Nevada)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who GenYOUTH Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston ISD ($219K). Together the top 10 received $713K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,149 grants of 1,196 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GENYOUth describes its work as national. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas (24%), Nevada (10%), Colorado (6%), Georgia (4%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 176 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GenYOUTH Incorporated open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 124 of 176 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K 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 $1.4M (2023) to $8.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 176 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD Houston, TX | Support Physical Activities in Schools | $218,899 |
| Southwest ISD Sa, TX | Combat Food Insecurity in Schools | $81,400 |
| Clark County School District Las Vegas, NV | Support Physical Activities in Schools | $70,026 |
| Aurora Pub Sch Nutrition Svc Aurora, CO | Combat Food Insecurity in Schools | $67,896 |
| Portland School District Portland, OR | Support Physical Activities in Schools | $53,794 |
| Fort Worth Independent School District Fort Worth, TX | Support Physical Activities in Schools | $53,139 |
| Tucson Unified Sch District Tucson, AZ | Combat Food Insecurity in Schools | $47,041 |
| East Central Ind Sch Dist Sa, TX | Combat Food Insecurity in Schools | $41,450 |
| Denver Pub Sch Enterprise Mgmt Denver, CO | Combat Food Insecurity in Schools | $40,000 |
| Lyon County School District Yerington, NV | Combat Food Insecurity in Schools | $39,394 |
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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 | $12,018,437 | $8,749,425 | $6,201,738 | $2,455,468 | 176 | $184,663 |
| 2023 | $10,144,541 | $9,068,098 | $7,117,692 | $1,371,143 | 90 | $193,763 |
| 2022 | $7,493,636 | $7,653,193 | $9,494,823 | $3,003,063 | 148 | $57,338 |
| 2021 | $9,087,915 | $10,980,091 | $9,959,634 | $3,699,547 | 268 | $270 |
| 2020 | $8,628,436 | $17,347,058 | $19,480,607 | $8,583,122 | 514 | $18,249 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GENYOUth describes its mission as helping schoolchildren thrive by living well-nourished and physically active lives. Its nutrition programs provide schools with equipment and resources intended to improve meal access and participation, particularly in high-need communities. Its physical activity work includes NFL FLAG-In-School, which provides flag football kits and curriculum, and Root4All, which combines movement with lessons in nutrition, sleep, and social-emotional health. The organization also gathers and elevates youth perspectives on health and wellness.
The 2024 grants show support for school districts and education-related organizations. For example, Uplift Education describes its mission as creating and sustaining public schools of excellence; the Society of Health and Physical Educators says it advances professional practice and research in health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport; and the Minnesota Vikings Foundation says it advances youth well-being through health and education initiatives. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, GENYOUth reported 176 grants totaling $2,455,468. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $218,899, with a median of $8,707.
The largest 2024 awards included $218,899 to Houston ISD for physical activities in schools, $81,400 to Southwest ISD for school food-insecurity work, and $70,026 to Clark County School District for physical activities in schools. Other listed recipients included Aurora Public Schools Nutrition Services, Portland School District, an individual recipient Independent School District, and Tucson Unified School District.
GENYOUth’s program information describes national school nutrition grants for meal-service equipment and models such as grab-and-go meals, second-chance breakfast, and smoothies. It also describes NFL FLAG-In-Schools kits for eligible schools and community-based organizations. A California Super Schools equipment-grant cycle had an application deadline of August 19, 2026; that deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna Isaacson, Audrey Donahue, Carla Hall, Chelsey Antony, David Bersoff, Donald Paoni, Donna Martin, Douglas Fry, James Brown, and Jeff Miller as directors. The filing notes that Isaacson’s term began June 1, 2024; Antony’s and Bersoff’s began in June 2024; Fry’s began in December 2024; and Miller’s ended June 1, 2024.
GenYOUTH Incorporated is led by Ann Marie Krautheim, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Marie Krautheim
President & CEO
President & Cwo → President, Cwo & CEO, 2022
President, Cwo & CEO → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara O'Brien
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Donahue
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Paoni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Goodell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Selwyn Vickers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve H Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Rudolph
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Jordan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Isaacson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsey Antony
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bersoff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Fry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dalton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinton Baily
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Block
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Demaurice Smith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Edelman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alexis Glick (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Claressa Shields (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Russell Weiner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Howie Long (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas Gallagher (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Tom Vilsack (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Michalak (2020) — Director
- Former: Dana Bolden (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about GenYOUTH Incorporated
How much does GenYOUTH Incorporated give each year?
GenYOUTH Incorporated gave $2.5M across 176 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 90 grants.
What is GenYOUTH Incorporated's typical grant size?
GenYOUTH Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $8,707, and its average grant was $13,952, across 176 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from GenYOUTH Incorporated that year got $13K on average.
Where does GenYOUTH Incorporated give grants?
GenYOUTH Incorporated's top state is Texas, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Nevada (10%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (6 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants), Reno, NV (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does GenYOUTH Incorporated give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 176 grants with a stated purpose on GenYOUTH Incorporated's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Combat Food Insecurity in Schools" (106 grants) and "Support Physical Activities in Schools" (66 grants).
Who are GenYOUTH Incorporated's largest grantees?
GenYOUTH Incorporated's largest 2024 grantees include Houston ISD ($218,899), Southwest ISD ($81,400) and Clark County School District ($70,026), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GenYOUTH Incorporated?
GenYOUTH Incorporated reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What does GenYOUTH Incorporated fund?
GENYOUth describes its mission as helping schoolchildren thrive by living well-nourished and physically active lives. Its nutrition programs provide schools with equipment and resources intended to improve meal access and participation, particularly in high-need communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GenYOUTH Incorporated?
Program information directs schools and other eligible organizations to apply or nominate schools through the relevant program opportunity. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GenYOUTH Incorporated's EIN?
GenYOUTH Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0988546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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