TO ENSURE THAT ALL KALAMAZOO COUNTY YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, YOU-DRIVE, DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS THAT WILL PREPARE THEM TO BE COLLEGE OR CAREER READY BY EARLY ADULTHOOD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
+155.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$682K
Grant Count
17
Avg Grant Size
$40K
About Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
Based on IRS filings
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $682K. Net investment income was $18.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,784,659 | $3,436,385 | $769,693 |
| Revenue | $7,895,499 | $4,849,890 | $2,212,224 |
| Expenses | $2,709,274 | $2,281,640 | $1,997,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18 | $197 | $194 |
| 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
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rootead Enrichment Center ($140,000), Community Healing Centers ($60,000), Speak It Forward ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STEPS TO VICTORY KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $35,000 |
| HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $43,134 |
| ROOTEAD ENRICHMENT CENTER KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $140,000 |
| GOTTAGETIT CALEDONIA, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $20,000 |
| BENT NOT BROKEN KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $40,000 |
| OPEN ROADS BIKE PROGRAM KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $20,000 |
| EDISON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $30,000 |
| SPEAK IT FORWARD KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $55,000 |
| CONFIDENT SOLE KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $21,366 |
| COMMUNITY HEALING CENTERS KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH SERVICES | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEG BLINKIEWICZ | PAST ED | 40 | $102,667 |
| ABRA SMITH | CO-ED | 40 | $81,965 |
| VIRIDIANA CARVAJAL | CO-ED | 40 | $73,858 |
| JAMIESE EDMONSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PERCY GORDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOAN HAWXHURST | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BOONIKKA HERRING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN JAMES | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DEMECIA LABARRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNA VANSPRONSEN | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TIA WHITLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalamazoo Youth Development Network?
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Kalamazoo Youth Development Network?
As of 2024, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network holds $8.8M in total assets with $7.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $682K in 2024.
Where does Kalamazoo Youth Development Network operate?
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Kalamazoo Youth Development Network award?
In 2024, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network awarded 17 grants totaling $682K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kalamazoo Youth Development Network's EIN?
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4427471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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