Women Helping Youth
To support charitable projects in the greater los angeles area, that target unmet needs to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of children and young adults and to carry on other charitable activities associated with this goal as permitted by law.
Women Helping Youth at a glance
In short: Women Helping Youth gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,130
- -82.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,130
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,130
- Total assets
- $43,533
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Women Helping Youth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rediscover Center Inc ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $211K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rediscover Center Inc Los Angeles, CA | Public Charity | $36,130 |
Ready to take the next step with Women Helping Youth?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,533 | $2,000 | $38,640 | $36,130 | 1 |
| 2023 | $44,510 | $200,050 | $216,123 | $205,818 | 8 |
| 2022 | $60,583 | $220,010 | $216,155 | $210,808 | 8 |
| 2020 | $98,733 | $152,767 | $79,583 | $73,024 | 2 |
About Women Helping Youth
Based on IRS filings
Women Helping Youth is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Pacific Palisades, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Women Helping Youth is led by Jill Weintraub, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Weintraub
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Winebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Abbe
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Contreras
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Schermer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moira Tenzer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Women Helping Youth
How much does Women Helping Youth give each year?
Women Helping Youth gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $206K across 8 grants.
How large is Women Helping Youth?
Women Helping Youth reported $44K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is Women Helping Youth?
Women Helping Youth is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Pacific Palisades, CA. It holds $44K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Women Helping Youth operate?
Women Helping Youth has awarded grants in California.
What is Women Helping Youth's EIN?
Women Helping Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5091300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Women Helping Youth's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The Ahmanson Foundation
Beverly Hills, CA
The Ahmanson Foundation funds Los Angeles County nonprofits in arts and humanities, education, health care, human services, homelessness, and environmental preservation, often for construction, equipment, or other one-time project costs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $6.3 million, with a median of $50,000. It encourages applicants to submit a Letter of Inquiry, but the profile does not explicitly state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
442
Total Given
$65.5M
The Ralph M Parsons Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation funds direct-service work in civic and cultural life, education, health, and human services, including general operating support, programs, and capital needs, for organizations serving Los Angeles County. In 2024, its grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $30,000. It accepts unsolicited requests year-round through an online Letter of Inquiry.
Assets
$452.4M
Grants
403
Total Given
$18.2M
The William C Bannerman Foundation
West Hollywood, CA
The William C. Bannerman Foundation funds K–12 education, women and children, and environmental work, primarily in Los Angeles County, with exceptions for environmental grants and other board-approved needs. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts written applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$4.6M
Grants
29
Total Given
$443K
The Annenberg Foundation
Conshohocken, PA
The Annenberg Foundation funds arts and culture, education, and environmental work, along with varied community initiatives, with grants across multiple states; in 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to California. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though awards ranged widely, and it does not accept unsolicited requests, giving only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
543
Total Given
$53.3M
PWC Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The PwC Foundation funds education and career pathways, disaster preparedness and relief, and support for PwC employees. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $1.75 million, with a median of $20,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially New York, California, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, and Georgia. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$79.6M
Grants
503
Total Given
$22.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Women Helping Youth's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Women Helping Youth down — hundreds of funders to go?