Pacific Youth Foundation
Pacific Youth Foundation is a private foundation based in Covina, California, that supports youth-serving organizations, primarily Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region. Its 2024 filing describes a grantmaking foundation established in 2008 that supports organizations in the region and nationally.
Pacific Youth Foundation at a glance
In short: Pacific Youth Foundation gave $1.2M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,196,961
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,878
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $46,296,019
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Pacific Youth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes an invitation-only electronic application, followed by staff review and consideration of completed applications by the Board of Directors in chronological order.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists March 31 and September 30 as submission deadlines, without specifying a year. The 2024 filing lists January 31, April 30, and September 30, 2025; those deadlines have passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists March 31 and September 30 as submission deadlines, without specifying a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Allan C Young
Mailing address: 200 E Rowland St 1120, Covina, CA 91723
Phone: (310) 774-0057
Website: https://www.pyf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pacific Youth Foundation
Who Pacific Youth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Girls Club of Whittier ($436K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 114 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily supports youth-serving organizations, especially Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region, and its 2024 filing describes support in the Pacific Region and nationally. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to Hawaii, and 5% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pacific Youth Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $855K (2021) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Emotional Wellness Initiativ Los Angeles, CA | Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative | $283,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of Whittier Whittier, CA | Resource Development Consultant | $223,900 |
| Boys Girls Club of Whittier Whittier, CA | Advancement Coordinator | $168,900 |
| Boys Girls Club of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Leaders In Training | $84,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Cathedral City Cathedral City, CA | Leaders in Training | $47,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of Fontana Fontana, CA | Leaders in Training | $47,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Leaders in Training | $44,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Whittier Whittier, CA | Leaders in Training | $43,000 |
| Boys Girls Club - Santa Clarita Val Santa Clarita, CA | Leaders In Training | $42,000 |
| Social Emotional Wellness Initiativ Los Angeles, CA | South Africa Youth Service Trip | $32,828 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 25 in 2024, 25 in 2023, and 19 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,296,019 | $2,802,507 | $2,716,138 | $1,196,961 | 25 | $2,273,916 | $2,671,019 | $2,206,203 |
| 2023 | $44,573,365 | $2,223,355 | $2,496,781 | $1,184,031 | 25 | $2,308,159 | $2,083,231 | $2,091,518 |
| 2022 | $42,228,071 | $-42,199 | $2,316,518 | $1,036,812 | 19 | $2,093,705 | $418,849 | $2,152,142 |
| 2021 | $47,063,887 | $4,660,480 | $2,125,287 | $855,250 | 15 | $1,822,746 | $4,525,215 | $2,314,103 |
| 2020 | $45,632,201 | $4,158,378 | $2,161,992 | $1,753,000 | 30 | — | $4,083,778 | $1,800,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pacific Youth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it aims to support youth-serving organizations—primarily Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region—in their mission to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. It describes two broad grant areas: programs addressing pressing youth issues and resources that improve organizational function and development.
Examples of grantees’ work include the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier, which says it provides after-school and summer programs for youth ages 6 to 18 in academic success, character, civic engagement, and healthy lifestyles. The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii says it creates a safe place for young people, provides mentoring, and supports character development and life-enhancing skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,196,961. Grant amounts ranged from $333 to $283,500, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards included $283,500 to Social Emotional Wellness Initiative for its Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative, and two awards to Boys & Girls Club of Whittier: $223,900 for a Resource Development Consultant and $168,900 for an Advancement Coordinator. Other listed awards included $84,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii for Leaders in Training and $47,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Cathedral City for Leaders in Training.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its website says requests are by invitation only and must be submitted through an electronic application; it also says only Chief Professional Officers should make contact. The website asks applicants to answer yes to all four eligibility questions: whether their Chief Professional Officer has been in the role for more than two years, whether their last request was more than 12 months ago, whether their last award was more than 24 months ago, and whether less than 15% of their operating budget comes from fees charged to youth. It requests a current IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter, Form 990, and audit. Successful grantees are expected to provide program evaluations, impact reports, and an accounting of funds spent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allan Young as Managing Director, James Jim Shepard as Trustee, Evan McElroy as Treasurer/Trustee, and Aaron Young as Director of Grants.
Pacific Youth Foundation is led by Allan Young, Managing Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan Young
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Evan McElroy
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$67K (2020) → $77K (2024)
James Jim Shepard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$170K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Aaron Young
Director of Grants
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$210K (2022) → $232K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $232K, to Aaron Young (Dir of Grant). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Youth Foundation
How much does Pacific Youth Foundation give each year?
Pacific Youth Foundation gave $1.2M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 25 grants.
What is Pacific Youth Foundation's typical grant size?
Pacific Youth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,878, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pacific Youth Foundation give grants?
Pacific Youth Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (8%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Monica, CA (8 grants), Charlottesville, VA (4 grants), Whittier, CA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Pacific Youth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Pacific Youth Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Leaders in Training" (6 grants).
Who are Pacific Youth Foundation's largest grantees?
Pacific Youth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Girls Club of Whittier ($435,800 across 3 grants), Social Emotional Wellness Initiativ ($316,328 across 2 grants) and Boys Girls Club of Hawaii ($94,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pacific Youth Foundation?
Pacific Youth Foundation reported $46.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pacific Youth Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it aims to support youth-serving organizations—primarily Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region—in their mission to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pacific Youth Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pacific Youth Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0162835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pacific 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pacific Youth Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pacific-youth-foundation-morg_d0a3f4147cca44e6a924a49ce0f0d50e
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