Youth Development Foundation
Youth Development Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Margarita, California. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $63,500 to organizations in several states and Washington, DC.
Youth Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Youth Development Foundation gave $64K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,500
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,024
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,799,753
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Youth Development Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2023 filing lists a written letter, nonprofit status documentation, and a statement of purpose as application materials. It says applicants must be nonprofit organizations and within the foundation’s field of interests. The filing names Jennifer Randall as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists September 30 of each year. The September 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists September 30 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Randall
Mailing address: PO Box 765, Santa Margarita, CA 93453
Phone: (620) 899-4060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Youth Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNR Foundation Scholarships ($13K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 142 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 52% of grant dollars, Nevada 20%, New York 8%, Washington, DC 5%, and Utah 4%. These figures describe the distribution of the 2024 grants, not a stated geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Youth Development Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 44% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2024) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNR Foundation Scholarships Reno, NV | General Donation | $12,500 |
| Mercy for Animals Los Angeles, CA | General Donation | $6,000 |
| Captain Paul Watson Foundation New York, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Feline Network San Luis Obispo, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Woods Humane Society Inc San Luis Obispo, CA | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Kanab, UT | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Miles, TX | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Pacific Mammal Center Laguna Beach, CA | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Animal Place Sanctuary Grass Valley, CA | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Animal Assistance League Midway City, CA | General Donation | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,799,753 | $186,447 | $93,194 | $63,500 | 21 | $78,919 | $154,301 | $178,875 |
| 2023 | $2,706,500 | $166,397 | $114,824 | $88,211 | 29 | $101,183 | $107,614 | $168,441 |
| 2022 | $2,744,093 | $304,447 | $128,652 | $87,500 | 28 | $113,601 | $292,949 | $174,059 |
| 2021 | $2,601,352 | $202,028 | $160,182 | $112,000 | 30 | — | $185,968 | — |
| 2020 | $2,684,307 | $2,907,413 | $2,647,932 | $2,625,538 | 34 | — | $936,555 | $146,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Youth Development Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Mercy for Animals describes its mission as building a compassionate food system and working toward a world where animals are respected, protected, and free. Captain Paul Watson Foundation says it defends sea life and prevents illegal operations across the ocean. Woods Humane Society describes its work as preventing cruelty to animals by caring for and treating abandoned animals until they can be placed in homes.
Other supported organizations describe work that includes rescuing and rehabilitating donkeys, protecting sea turtles, preserving Yosemite, and preventing animal cruelty through humane education. The filing also lists a grant to UNR Foundation Scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $63,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $2,500. Among the listed grants were $12,500 to UNR Foundation Scholarships, $6,000 to Mercy for Animals, $5,000 to Captain Paul Watson Foundation, and $5,000 to Feline Network. Other listed recipients included Woods Humane Society ($3,000), Best Friends Animal Sanctuary ($2,500), Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue ($2,500), and Pacific Mammal Center ($2,500).
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joann L. Randall and Paul S. Randall as trustees and Jennifer Randall as secretary.
Youth Development Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joann L. Randall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul S. Randall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Randall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank R. Randall (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Jennifer Randall (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Youth Development Foundation
How much does Youth Development Foundation give each year?
Youth Development Foundation gave $64K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 29 grants.
What is Youth Development Foundation's typical grant size?
Youth Development Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,024, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Youth Development Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Youth Development Foundation give grants?
Youth Development Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (20%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Luis Obispo, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Youth Development Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Youth Development Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Youth Development Foundation's largest grantees?
Youth Development Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UNR Foundation Scholarships ($12,500), Mercy for Animals ($6,000) and Captain Paul Watson Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Youth Development Foundation?
Youth Development Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (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 Development Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Youth Development Foundation?
The 2023 filing lists a written letter, nonprofit status documentation, and a statement of purpose as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Youth Development Foundation's EIN?
Youth Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6087465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Youth Development Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Youth Development Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/youth-development-foundation-morg_dfd0972a454042a2808062e9df4d13ff
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