Pacific Youth Foundation is a private foundation established in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a small staff of three employees. PYF focuses on supporting youth-serving organizations, primarily Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Pacific region and at the national level.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.3M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
25
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+1.1% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
Through its charitable gifts, Pacific Youth Foundation aims to support youth-serving organizations, particularly Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region, in their mission to "enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."
Foundation grants fall into two broad categories:
- Programs that address today's most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life
- Resources that improve organizational function and development
PYF staff directly assists organizations in the areas of fundraising, marketing, technology, and board development.
Grantmaking
Grant requests are by invitation only and must be submitted through an electronic application. Applicants must answer "YES" to all four eligibility questions:
Grant Range
$333 to $284,000
Review Cycle
** March 31 and September 30
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pacific Youth Foundation primarily supports Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region and at the national level. In 2024, the foundation provided direct staff assistance to fourteen organizations, including clubs in California (Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Monica, Whittier, San Marcos, Cathedral City), Washington (Snohomish County), Hawaii, and international organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $46,296,019
- Total Revenues: $2,802,507
- Total Expenses: $2,716,138
- Total Giving: $2,308,159 (2023 data)
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $44,573,365
- Total Revenue: $2,223,355
- Total Expenses: $2,496,781
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,296,019 | $44,573,365 | $42,228,071 |
| Revenue | $2,802,507 | $2,223,355 | $-42,199 |
| Expenses | $2,716,138 | $2,496,781 | $2,316,518 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,273,916 | $2,308,159 | $2,093,705 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,671,019 | $2,083,231 | $418,849 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,206,203 | $2,091,518 | $2,152,142 |
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
114 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pacific Youth Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Social Emotional Wellness Initiativ ($283,500), Boys Girls Club of Whittier ($223,900), Boys Girls Club of Whittier ($168,900).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBS OF CATHEDRAL CITY CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | Leaders in Training | $47,500 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB - SANTA CLARITA VAL SANTA CLARITA, CA | Director of Operations Support | $30,000 |
| MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SANTA MONICA, CA | General Funds | $10,000 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBS OF CATHEDRAL CITY CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | Stand Up for Kids | $11,000 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | Waianae Club Kitchen | $10,000 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER WHITTIER, CA | Advancement Coordinator | $168,900 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER WHITTIER, CA | Resource Development Consultant | $223,900 |
| SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS INITIATIV LOS ANGELES, CA | South Africa Youth Service Trip | $32,828 |
| SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS INITIATIV LOS ANGELES, CA | SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE | $283,500 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | Leaders In Training | $84,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Allan Young – Managing Director (40 hours/week; $197,000 compensation)
- Aaron Young – Director of Grants (40 hours/week; $232,000 compensation)
- James Jim Shepard – Trustee (1 hour/week; $197,000 compensation)
- Evan McElroy – Treasurer/Trustee (1 hour/week; $77,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN YOUNG | Managing Dir | 40 | $196,704 |
| JAMES JIM SHEPARD | Trustee | 1 | $196,704 |
| EVAN MCELROY | Treasurer/TTEE | 1 | $77,436 |
| AARON YOUNG | Dir of Grant | 40 | $231,700 |
Contact Information
- Phone: 310-774-0057
- Email: info@pyf.org
- Website: pyf.org
- Address: 1640 5th Street, Suite 110, Santa Monica, California 90401
- EIN: 80-0162835
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pacific Youth Foundation fund?
Through its charitable gifts, Pacific Youth Foundation aims to support youth-serving organizations, particularly Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region, in their mission to "enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens." Foundation grants fall into two broad categories: 1. **Programs** that address today's most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life 2. **Resou…
How do I apply for a grant from Pacific Youth Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 25-30 grants awarded annually • Grant range: $333 to $284,000 • Median grant size: $25,000 • Giving rate: 5.3% of assets **Grant Programs Include:** • Leaders in Training (averaging $41,233; youth development and leadership focus) • General Support (averaging $21,476) • Teen Court Program ($25,000 average; youth education and legal services) • Sustained Giving ($5,000 average) • SEWI Program Support ($270,000 average) • Resource Development Consultant ($207,169 average) **…
Where does Pacific Youth Foundation make grants?
Pacific Youth Foundation primarily supports Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pacific Region and at the national level. In 2024, the foundation provided direct staff assistance to fourteen organizations, including clubs in California (Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Monica, Whittier, San Marcos, Cathedral City), Washington (Snohomish County), Hawaii, and international organizations.
What size grants does Pacific Youth Foundation award?
In 2024, Pacific Youth Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pacific Youth Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pacific Youth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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