YOUNG LIFE IS A MINISTRY TO HELP ADOLESCENTS AROUND THE WORLD BECOME EXPOSED TO THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS DESGINED TO PROVIDE PERSONAL, RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)INCLUDED ARE WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS, SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES, NATIONWIDE CAMPING PROGRAMS, AND SHORT-TERM MISSIONS.
Key facts about Young Life
- EIN
- 84-0385934
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,619,010
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,261,901
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025)
- Total assets
- $440,031,303
- Primary geography
- Colorado (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Young Life funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Young Life's 10 itemized 2025 grants were Colorado (98%). None of its 10 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Organization" (9 grants).
Is Young Life open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $2.1M. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$440.0M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.6M
+3.5% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.3M
-6.9% YoY
About Young Life
Based on IRS filings
Young Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $440.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $12.6M. Net investment income was $2.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 10 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $440,031,303 | $415,666,506 | $419,174,400 |
| Revenue | $556,261,660 | $505,013,991 | $491,783,511 |
| Expenses | $535,771,009 | $488,604,353 | $442,049,174 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,349,272 | $3,462,548 | $3,803,015 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Young Life Foundation ($12,368,599), Mission India ($100,000), Infaith ($45,526).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG LIFE FOUNDATION Colorado Springs, CO | INVEST WITH SUPPORTING ORG. | $12,368,599 |
| MISSION INDIA Grand Rapids, MI | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
| INFAITH Elton, PA | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $45,526 |
| HIGHLANDER PRIDE Incline Village, NV | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $27,553 |
| CAMPUS MINISTRY AT GRAND RAPID Allendale, MI | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| SHILOH MINISTRIES INC Largo, FL | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| TRUELA CHURCH Los Angeles, CA | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION Arvada, CO | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $9,373 |
| BAPTIST CHAPEL Cortez, CO | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $9,000 |
| THE GOOD CHURCH Flint, MI | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $8,959 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newt Crenshaw | President/CEO | 40 | $539,510 |
| Wiley Scott | Group Senior Vice President | 40 | $252,229 |
| John Wagner | SVP Global Cities Initiative | 40 | $265,320 |
| Name Withheld for Security Reasons | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $228,624 |
| Chad Edwards | Group Senior Vice President | 40 | $253,402 |
| Brooke Johnston | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $305,246 |
| Kenneth Nollan | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $230,914 |
| Scott Brill | CFO | 40 | $153,620 |
| William Boyle | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $211,753 |
| Shelley Meador | Chro | 40 | $236,392 |
| Chad Sievert | SVP, Camping | 40 | $214,899 |
| Paul Sherrill | Vice President/Secretary | 40 | $202,746 |
| Dave Briggs | Treasurer | 40 | $148,807 |
| Brandon Baker | Vice President/Assistant Secretary | 40 | $159,267 |
| Harold Melton | Director, Chair | 1 | — |
| Mark Rodriguez | Director, Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Nanette Ballbach | Director | 1 | — |
| Sue Bere | Director (Thru 8/2025) | 1 | — |
| Andrew Code | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Eaton | Director | 1 | — |
| Brooks Entwistle | Director | 1 | — |
| Heriberto Guerra | Director | 1 | — |
| Promod Haque | Director | 1 | — |
| Raquel Harrison | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Haslam | Director | 1 | — |
| Jacquie Holland | Director (Thru 8/2025) | 1 | — |
| John Hummel | Director (Thru 8/2025) | 1 | — |
| Susan Hutchison | Director | 1 | — |
| Regg Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Clyde Lear | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin McVaney | Director | 1 | — |
| Curtis B McWilliams | Director (Thru 8/2025) | 1 | — |
| Mike Murray | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Peterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Roberts | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Stain | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathleen Stevens | Director (Thru 8/2025) | 1 | — |
| Tom Thomas | Director | 1 | — |
| David Tiley | Director | 1 | — |
| Jaquin Villena | Director | 1 | — |
| Phyllis Washington | Director | 1 | — |
| Angeline Yee | Director | 1 | — |
| Kristin Young | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Zoradi | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Life?
Young Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $440.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Young Life?
As of 2025, Young Life holds $440.0M in total assets with $556.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $12.6M in 2025.
Where does Young Life operate?
Young Life has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Young Life award?
In 2025, Young Life awarded 10 grants totaling $12.6M — an average of about $1.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Young Life's EIN?
Young Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0385934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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