Greening Youth Foundation Inc
Gyf engages under-represented youth and young adults while connecting them to the outdoors and careers in conservation. Gyf's cultural-based environmental education programming engages children from local communities and exposes them to healthy lifestyle choices.
Greening Youth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greening Youth Foundation Inc gave $296K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $296K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $296,308
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $296,308
- Median grant
- $296,308
- Total assets
- $1,805,562
- +0.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Greening Youth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Full Circle Expeditions ($296K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Full Circle Expeditions Cortez, CO | Program Support | $296,308 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,805,562 | $8,221,977 | $7,369,130 | $296,308 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,792,286 | $8,338,989 | $8,029,416 | — | — | $902 |
| 2020 | $1,488,223 | $6,104,120 | $6,493,949 | — | — | — |
About Greening Youth Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greening Youth Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $296K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greening Youth Foundation Inc is led by Laurene Hamilton, Interim CEO & Vice President Programs since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 12 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Laurene Hamilton
Interim CEO & Vice President Programs
Vice President of Programs → Interim CEO & Vice President Programs, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $115K (2022)
James Ezeilo
CEO - Gyf West Africa & Cso
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2022)
Lesford Duncan
CEO - North America
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$43K (2022)
Agai B. Jones
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danine Hodge
CFO
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$46K (2022)
Adrienne Hall
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christa Sanders
Board Member
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Roberson
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie White
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Kitchen
Board Chair Emeritus
Board Member → Board Chair Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wellington Onyenwe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Amaro
Board Member
New on the 2022 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Adrienne Byrd (2020–2021) — Director of Finance
- Former: Angelou Ezelio (2020–2021) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Eboni Preston (2020–2021) — Director of Programs
- Former: James Ezelio (2020–2021) — Vice President of Strategic Partnershi
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $151K, to James Ezeilo (CEO - GYF West Africa/CSO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greening Youth Foundation Inc
How much does Greening Youth Foundation Inc give each year?
Greening Youth Foundation Inc gave $296K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
How large is Greening Youth Foundation Inc?
Greening Youth Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What is Greening Youth Foundation Inc?
Greening Youth Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Greening Youth Foundation Inc operate?
Greening Youth Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Greening Youth Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greening Youth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1211569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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