Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in California and Alabama, including organizations involved in education, the arts, and community activities.
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide at a glance
In short: Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide gave $22K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,259
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,024
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $648
- Total assets
- $23,982
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide
- 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: 817 Keniston Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone: (323) 931-8686
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McCarty Memorial Christian Church ($9K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 9% to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $321; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $34K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McCarty Memorial Christian Church Los Angeles, CA | Garden Ministrydeacon CWF | $8,754 |
| Music Center of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | The Opera Leagueafrican Americanfor Opera | $5,063 |
| Myaw Scholarships Los Angeles, CA | Meetingsscholarshipsoutreach | $2,800 |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee Institute, AL | Scholarshipsmonthly Meetings | $2,000 |
| Chi Eta Phi National Sorority Cypress, CA | Membershipsworkshops | $1,250 |
| The Ebell of Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Membershipsmeetingspresenations | $648 |
| Calif Science Center Los Angeles, CA | Trusteesmuseszoom | $580 |
| Visions of Possibilaties Los Angeles, CA | Meetingsauditions | $500 |
| Tuskegee University Alumni Los Angeles, CA | Memberships | $350 |
| Metroplian Opera National Commitee Pasadena, CA | Meetingaduditions | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,982 | — | $3,760 | $22,259 | 11 | — |
| 2024 | $23,783 | — | $49,328 | $19,256 | 11 | — |
| 2023 | $42,728 | — | $39,693 | $33,990 | 12 | — |
| 2022 | $50,706 | — | $52,116 | $14,582 | 12 | — |
| 2021 | $7,759 | — | $61,651 | $14,013 | 11 | $764 |
| 2020 | $3,702 | $16,000 | $66,173 | $12,644 | 9 | $365 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including a university, arts organizations, a church, and membership and community groups. Tuskegee University describes its own mission as providing quality post-secondary educational opportunities and contributing to the betterment of society through research and development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $22,259 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $114 to $8,754, with a median grant of $648.
Among the largest grants were $8,754 to McCarty Memorial Christian Church for “Garden MinistryDeacon CWF,” $5,063 to Music Center of Los Angeles for “The Opera LeagueAfrican AmericanFor Opera,” $2,800 to MYAW Scholarships for “MeetingsScholarshipsOutreach,” and $2,000 to Tuskegee University for “ScholarshipsMonthly Meetings.” Other grants included $1,250 to Chi Eta Phi National Sorority and $648 to The Ebell of Angeles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Delores S Kerr as chief executive officer, Karen B Kerr as president, and Jade James as vice president.
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide is led by Karen B. Kerr, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen B. Kerr
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Delores S. Kerr
Chief Exective Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jade James
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ben O. Kerr (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Mark S. Kerr (2020–2021) — Vice President Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide
How much does Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide give each year?
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide gave $22K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 11 grants.
What is Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide's typical grant size?
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide's median grant in 2025 was $648, and its average grant was $2,024, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide that year got $321 on average.
Where does Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide give grants?
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide's largest grantees?
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide's largest 2025 grantees include McCarty Memorial Christian Church ($8,754), Music Center of Los Angeles ($5,063) and Myaw Scholarships ($2,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide?
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including a university, arts organizations, a church, and membership and community groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide?
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 Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide's EIN?
Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4503255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mentors for YOUTH&ADULTS Worldwide accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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