Young Disciples
Young Disciples exists to raise a generation of faithful, christ-centered leaders who are equipped to share the gospel and live out their calling with integrity, compassion, and purpose. Our mission is to evangelize, disciple, and empower young peopleparticularly university studentsthrough bible studies, mentorship, retreats, and global fellowship. By nurturing spiritual growth and encouraging active service in local and global communities, we aim to transform lives and impact society with the hope and love of jesus christ. Young Disciples plays a vital role in strengthening faith, fostering meaningful relationships, and mobilizing young believers to become agents of change in todays world.
Young Disciples at a glance
In short: Young Disciples gave $438K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $438,409
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $146,136
- Median grant
- $59,290
- Total assets
- $456,165
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Young Disciples funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvest University ($349K). Together the top 3 received $438K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Young Disciples gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2021) to $497K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $438K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest University Fort Morgan, CO | Program Aid | $349,119 |
| World Olivet Assembly Dover Plains, NY | Program Aid | $59,290 |
| Olivet Academy Anza, CA | Program Aid | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456,165 | $483,793 | $601,621 | $438,409 | 3 |
| 2023 | $702,974 | $686,078 | $588,624 | — | — |
| 2022 | $471,523 | $673,505 | $661,617 | $496,673 | 3 |
| 2021 | $390,797 | $453,091 | $356,347 | $230,477 | 3 |
| 2020 | $1,201 | $73,905 | $73,675 | — | — |
About Young Disciples
Based on IRS filings
Young Disciples is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fort Morgan, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $456K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $438K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Disciples is led by Edward Shih, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Shih
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Hao Li
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yuki Shi
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Yuke Shi (2021–2023) — General Secretary
- Former: Amos Shi (2020) — Secretary
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $10K, to Edward Shih (President).
Frequently asked questions about Young Disciples
How much does Young Disciples give each year?
Young Disciples gave $438K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Young Disciples's typical grant size?
Young Disciples's median grant in 2024 was $59,290, and its average grant was $146,136, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Young Disciples give grants?
Young Disciples gives mostly in Colorado: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and California (7%).
Does Young Disciples give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Young Disciples's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Aid" (3 grants).
How large is Young Disciples?
Young Disciples reported $456K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $484K.
What is Young Disciples?
Young Disciples is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fort Morgan, CO. It holds $456K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Young Disciples's EIN?
Young Disciples's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2385865. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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