Whitney Young Childrens Foundation
The Whitney Young Children’s Foundation is a private foundation based in Palos Verdes, California. It supports organizations serving children and young adults facing challenges, with grants for programs involving education, health and well-being, specialized therapies, and practical community support.
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation at a glance
In short: Whitney Young Childrens Foundation gave $157K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,550
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,021
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $90,974
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Whitney Young Childrens Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2741 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 936-3254
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whitney Young Childrens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($16K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Whitney Young Childrens Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $67K (2020) to $255K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Wycf issued a $15,000 challenge grant to members of the peninsula committee children's hospital to donate money for the purchase of books for the "literally healing" program, which provides new books for chla patients and siblings. Pcch and silver spur elementary school exceeded the challenge, donating $16,250 and wycf matched that amount. | $16,250 |
| The Posse Foundation Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | This grant supported the pre-collegiate training (PCT) program, an 8-month series of weekly workshops and summer retreats for newly selected posse scholars prior to matriculating. Workshops focus on writing, financial literacy, resume writing, leadership and becoming an active agent of change, and cross-cultural communication. | $15,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | This grant will support the ocean science education program via scholarships for field trips to aop for title 1 schools educator led classroom programs. | $10,000 |
| National Charity League Pennisula Chapter Irvine, CA | This grant will fund two college scholarships for high school grads & five continuing scholarships for college students, all of whom have demonstrated academic success & great financial aid. | $10,000 |
| Harbor Interfaith Services Inc San Pedro, CA | This grant will support the food pantry which provides holiday food baskets, as well as emergency supplies of groceries, donated clothing and personal hygiene items. | $7,500 |
| Red Star Riders Camarillo, CA | This will be used for specialized adaptive tricycles and bicycles for kids who face physical limitations and health obstacles. The bikes develop strength and confidence and promote inclusion. | $7,500 |
| Las Floristas Whittier, CA | This grant will fund: 1) adolescent support group which meets in person monthly, allowing discharged patients and their families to continue the rehab process. And share coping strategies and resources, 2) occupational therapy "helping hands heal program" to fund six neurtransmitters and wrist orthotics for young patients. | $6,800 |
| KAT6 Foundation Inc West Nyack, NY | This grant will fund vital research and family support initiatives for children living with kat6, a rare syndrome resulting from a mutation in the kat6 gene. | $5,000 |
| Manes for Movement Torrance, CA | This grant will provide equine assisted therapies and activities to children and adults with special needs in the south bay community. | $5,000 |
| Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network Torrance, CA | This grant will sponsor two week sessions of camp escapades the summer camp for children with disabilities and assist in training the teen volunteers who are crucial to camp succes. | $5,000 |
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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 | $90,974 | $147,976 | $156,654 | $156,550 | 26 | $156,550 | $476 | $6,230 |
| 2023 | $87,851 | $150,482 | $153,760 | $153,750 | 26 | $153,750 | $515 | $4,568 |
| 2022 | $85,224 | $142,102 | $150,692 | $150,000 | 28 | $150,000 | $429 | $5,054 |
| 2021 | $113,486 | $237,808 | $254,500 | $254,500 | 34 | $254,500 | $45 | $2,602 |
| 2020 | $129,319 | $116,519 | $66,586 | $66,500 | 12 | — | $11 | $3,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whitney Young Childrens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to encourage children and young adults to triumph despite life’s challenges and to “dream, live, love and laugh in ways previously unimaginable.” It says it supports educational and social programs tailored for underprivileged, minority, and disabled demographics, as well as mental health, community engagement, wellness, and educational opportunities.
Its grants illustrate support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, the Aquarium of the Pacific describes its mission as fostering wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its ecosystems. Harbor Interfaith Services says it empowers homeless and working-poor people toward self-sufficiency through services including food, shelter, education, and childcare. Las Floristas describes its work as participating in philanthropic projects involving aid to children. Other supported organizations include those focused on disability services, youth education, and support for families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $156,550. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $16,250, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $16,250 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for its Literally Healing book program; $15,000 to The Posse Foundation Los Angeles for its pre-collegiate training program; and $10,000 to the Aquarium of the Pacific for ocean-science education scholarships and classroom programs. Other grants included $7,500 to Harbor Interfaith Services for food-pantry support and $6,800 to Las Floristas for an adolescent support group and occupational-therapy resources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marlene Young as director and president; J Stephen Young as director, treasurer, and secretary; Logan Young Meyer as vice president and assistant; and Jonathan Young as vice president and assistant.
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation is led by Marlene Young, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marlene Young
Director & President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Stephen Young
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Young
Vice President & Assistant
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan Young Meyer
Vice President & Assistant
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Young Childrens Foundation
How much does Whitney Young Childrens Foundation give each year?
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation gave $157K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 26 grants.
What is Whitney Young Childrens Foundation's typical grant size?
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,021, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Whitney Young Childrens Foundation give grants?
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Torrance, CA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), San Pedro, CA (3 grants) and Long Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does Whitney Young Childrens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Whitney Young Childrens Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Whitney Young Childrens Foundation's largest grantees?
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($16,250), The Posse Foundation Los Angeles ($15,000) and Aquarium of the Pacific ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Whitney Young Childrens Foundation?
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Whitney Young Childrens Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to encourage children and young adults to triumph despite life’s challenges and to “dream, live, love and laugh in ways previously unimaginable.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whitney Young Childrens Foundation?
The foundation 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 Whitney Young Childrens Foundation's EIN?
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8088818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Whitney Young Childrens 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 September 2026.
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