Youth Benefit Corp No 129
Youth Benefit Corp No 129 is a private foundation based in Sunset Hills, Missouri. It supports youth organizations through grants and operates Camp MacClosson, a Missouri not-for-profit corporation-organized camp promoted for Scout camping.
Youth Benefit Corp No 129 at a glance
In short: Youth Benefit Corp No 129 gave $21K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $304.412), mostly in Missouri. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,700
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $304
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $668,978
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (15 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Youth Benefit Corp No 129
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Mr Joe Kaiser, Sunset Hills, MO 63127-4205
Phone: (314) 740-3935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Youth Benefit Corp No 129 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Troop 116 BSA ($350). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
322 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 322 grants of 322 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Youth Benefit Corp No 129 open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 68 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $317; repeat grants $301. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $350 repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Troop 116 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 161 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 169 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 25 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 331 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 473 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 580 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 582 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 584 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
| Troop 61 BSA St. Louis, MO | To support the recipient organization's mission | $350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $668,978 | $45,897 | $36,904 | $20,700 | 68 | $35,357 | $41,839 | $42,634 |
| 2024 | $660,084 | $86,284 | $39,294 | $20,850 | 62 | $38,934 | $68,158 | $39,618 |
| 2023 | $613,094 | $26,609 | $46,714 | $11,100 | 57 | $44,930 | $24,918 | $37,953 |
| 2022 | $633,199 | $85,544 | $48,030 | $11,765 | 63 | $46,235 | $82,304 | $39,203 |
| 2021 | $587,204 | $38,473 | $79,698 | $20,138 | 72 | $68,023 | $35,578 | $45,101 |
| 2020 | $628,429 | $44,670 | $37,137 | $10,925 | 70 | — | $42,230 | $37,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Youth Benefit Corp No 129 reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — 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 organization is described as organized to promote Scout camping. Its 2025 filing says it issues grants to youth organizations facing financial struggles to maintain programs and provide tools and equipment needed to carry out their missions and develop leaders. The filing also describes camp-property expenses, maintenance, and utilities as supporting facilities used by boy and girl youth groups.
The camp offers wooded grounds, hiking areas, a lake, and cabins for group use. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that 750 young men and women used its facilities to develop leadership and teamwork.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 68 grants totaling $20,700. Grants ranged from $250 to $350, with a median of $350. The largest listed awards were $350 each to Troops 116, 161, 169, 25, 331, 473, 580, 582, 584, 61, 646, and 647 BSA, all in St. Louis, Missouri. The stated purpose for each was to support the recipient organization’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Anthony Dill as President and Joseph R Kaiser as Treasurer/Secretary.
Youth Benefit Corp No 129 is led by J Anthony Dill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J Anthony Dill
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R Kaiser
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Youth Benefit Corp No 129
How much does Youth Benefit Corp No 129 give each year?
Youth Benefit Corp No 129 gave $21K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 62 grants.
What is Youth Benefit Corp No 129's typical grant size?
Youth Benefit Corp No 129's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $304, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Youth Benefit Corp No 129 that year got $317 on average.
Where does Youth Benefit Corp No 129 give grants?
Youth Benefit Corp No 129 gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (45 grants), Fenton, MO (6 grants), Washington, MO (3 grants) and Affton, MO (2 grants).
Does Youth Benefit Corp No 129 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on Youth Benefit Corp No 129's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the recipient organization's mission" (68 grants).
Who are Youth Benefit Corp No 129's largest grantees?
Youth Benefit Corp No 129's largest 2025 grantees include Troop 116 BSA ($350), Troop 161 BSA ($350) and Troop 169 BSA ($350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Youth Benefit Corp No 129?
Youth Benefit Corp No 129 reported $669K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Youth Benefit Corp No 129 fund?
The organization is described as organized to promote Scout camping. Its 2025 filing says it issues grants to youth organizations facing financial struggles to maintain programs and provide tools and equipment needed to carry out their missions and develop leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Youth Benefit Corp No 129?
The foundation states that it 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 Youth Benefit Corp No 129's EIN?
Youth Benefit Corp No 129's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1698004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Youth Benefit Corp No 129 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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