The Youth Foundation of America
The Youth Foundation of America is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Petoskey, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Youth Foundation of America at a glance
In short: The Youth Foundation of America gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,200
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,262,659
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Youth Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Youth Foundation of America gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $29K (2019). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,262,659 | $95,418 | $110,752 | $11,000 | 5 | $88,077 | $11,299 | $61,028 |
| 2023 | $1,249,621 | $62,284 | $108,908 | $11,000 | 5 | $87,111 | $9,669 | $61,348 |
| 2022 | $1,264,944 | $51,627 | $109,388 | $11,000 | 4 | $87,163 | $2,913 | $65,282 |
| 2021 | $1,408,546 | $54,787 | $120,410 | $19,000 | 5 | $100,580 | $3,120 | $60,781 |
| 2020 | $1,251,937 | $73,648 | $99,930 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $16,772 | $63,300 |
| 2019 | $1,278,219 | $82,987 | $134,552 | $29,000 | 9 | — | — | $64,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Youth Foundation of America reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Youth Foundation of America is led by Kimberly Hines, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Hines
President
Assistant Secretary → Treasureer, 2023
Treasureer → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
$20K (2019) → $20K (2024)
Michael W Siena
None
President → Assistant Secretary, 2023
Assistant Secretary → None, 2024
On filings since 2019
$14K (2019) → $6K (2024)
Pamela Siena
Assistant Secredtary
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Assistant Secredtary, 2024
On filings since 2019
$17K (2019) → $20K (2024)
Paul W Brown Jr.
V-Presidentsecretary
On filings since 2019
$25K (2019) → $25K (2024)
Jeffrey P Siena
Treasurer
President → Officer, 2023
Officer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Dianna W Robinson
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
$12K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Bales (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $25K, to Paul W Brown Jr (V-PresidentSecretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Youth Foundation of America
How much does The Youth Foundation of America give each year?
The Youth Foundation of America gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
What is The Youth Foundation of America's typical grant size?
The Youth Foundation of America's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Youth Foundation of America give grants?
The Youth Foundation of America gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Youth Foundation of America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Youth Foundation of America's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outdoor Programs" (5 grants).
How large is The Youth Foundation of America?
The Youth Foundation of America reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Youth Foundation of America?
The Youth Foundation of America is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Petoskey, MI. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Youth Foundation of America's EIN?
The Youth Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6090960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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