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 designed to provide personal, religious experiences. Included are weekly club meetings, small group Bible studies, nationwide camping programs, short-term missions, and student exchange programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$415.7M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.2M
+69.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+69.9% 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 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $415.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $12.2M. Net investment income was $3.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $415,666,506 | $419,174,400 | $395,126,187 |
| Revenue | $505,013,991 | $491,783,511 | $470,866,006 |
| Expenses | $488,604,353 | $442,049,174 | $458,142,228 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,462,548 | $3,803,015 | $-246,084 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Young Life Foundation ($11,999,474), Stillwater Ministries ($72,500), Campus Ministry at Grand Rapid ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Invest with support organization | $11,999,474 |
| Stillwater Ministries Goldendale, WA | Support for Organization | $72,500 |
| Campus Ministry at Grand Rapid Allendale, MI | Support for Organization | $50,000 |
| Refuge Foundation Billings, MT | Support for Organization | $25,500 |
| InFaith Elton, PA | Support for Organization | $24,514 |
| Youth With A Mission Arvada, CO | Support for Organization | $5,047 |
| Clear Creek Church Wheat Ridge, CO | Support for Organization | $7,000 |
| The Good Church Flint, MI | Support for Organization | $6,000 |
| Elevate Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | Support for Organization | $5,348 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Melton | Chair | 1 | — |
| Mark Rodriguez | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Newt Crenshaw | President/CEO | 40 | $545,980 |
| Angeline Yee | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Haslam | Director | 1 | — |
| Brooks Entwistle | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Roberts | Director | 1 | — |
| Clyde Lear | Director | 1 | — |
| Curtis B McWilliams | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Eaton | Director | 1 | — |
| Heriberto Guerra | Director | 1 | — |
| Jacquie Holland | Director | 1 | — |
| John Hummel | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathleen Stevens | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin McVaney | Director | 1 | — |
| Kristin Young | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Zoradi | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Stain | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Murray | Director | 1 | — |
| Nanette Ballbach | Director | 1 | — |
| Phyllis Washington | Director | 1 | — |
| Raquel Harrison | Director | 1 | — |
| Regg Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Sue Bere | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Hutchison | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Peterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Thomas | Director | 1 | — |
| Brandon Baker | Vice President/Assistant Secretary | 40 | $139,422 |
| Dave Briggs | Treasurer | 40 | $160,254 |
| Paul Sherrill | Vice President/Secretary | 40 | $192,255 |
| Scott Brill | CFO | 40 | $222,821 |
| William Boyle | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $190,770 |
| Chad Edwards | Group Senior Vice President | 40 | $228,456 |
| Chad Sievert | SVP, Camping | 40 | $192,520 |
| Wiley Scott | Group Senior Vice President | 40 | $300,371 |
| Brent Cunningham | Senior Area Developer | 40 | $268,272 |
| John Caldwell | Chief Foundation Officer | 40 | $256,584 |
| John Wagner | SVP Global Cities Initiative | 40 | $344,346 |
| Kenneth Nollan | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $248,358 |
| Name Withheld For Security Reasons | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $248,293 |
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 $415.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Young Life?
As of 2024, Young Life holds $415.7M in total assets with $505.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $12.2M in 2024.
Where does Young Life operate?
Young Life has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What size grants does Young Life award?
In 2024, Young Life awarded 9 grants totaling $12.2M — an average of about $1.4M 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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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