Youth Development Foundation

SANTA MARGARITA, CA EIN: 95-6087465 Website

Youth Development Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Margarita, California. Established in December 1958, it holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking organization. The foundation maintains substantial assets and distributes grants to nonprofit organizations across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$64K

-28.0% YoY

Grant Count

-27.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-0.6% YoY

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 April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 34 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending November 2024). Recent grants include:

Average Grant

amount of approximately $14. Total giving in the most recent fiscal year was $63,500–$88,000, depending on the reporting period.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including California, District of Columbia, Utah, New York, Texas, and others. It has demonstrated funding activity in major urban centers as well as smaller communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $2.5M (83%)

California $265K (9%)

Nevada $63K (2%)

District of Columbia $46K (2%)

Texas $23K (1%)

Florida $21K (1%)

Tennessee $16K (1%)

New York $15K (0%)

+7 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Kansas Maryland Missouri Nevada New York Oregon Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington

Cities

Arroyo GrandeAvalonBaltimoreBeavertonBerkeleyBethesdaBeverly HillsBrooklynBurbankCalienteClevelandCotatiForest KnollsGainesvilleGainsvilleGaltGlendaleGrass ValleyHagerstownHohenwald

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of November 2024:

Total Assets: $2,799,753
Total Revenue: $186,447
Total Expenses: $93,194
Investment Income and Dividends: $168,576

As of November 2023:

Total Assets: $2,706,500–$2.71M
Total Revenue: $166,397
Total Expenses: $114,824

The foundation has zero liabilities and maintains no employees on staff.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,799,753	$2,706,500	$2,744,093
Revenue	$186,447	$166,397	$304,447
Expenses	$93,194	$114,824	$128,652
Qualifying Distributions	$78,919	$101,183	$113,601
Net Investment Income	$154,301	$107,614	$292,949
Distributable Amount	$178,875	$168,441	$174,059

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

142 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Unr Foundation Scholarships ($12,500), Mercy for Animals ($6,000), Captain Paul Watson Foundation ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL DONATION	$5,000
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
MERCY FOR ANIMALS LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL DONATION	$6,000
UNR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS RENO, NV	GENERAL DONATION	$12,500
HUTCHINSON STREET CAT SOCIETY HUTCHINSON, KS	GENERAL DONATION	$2,500
FELINE NETWORK SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA	GENERAL DONATION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by three trustees:

Frank R. Randall
Joann L. Randall
Paul S. Randall

Jennifer Randall serves as Secretary and receives compensation for her role. The trustees do not receive compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOANN L RANDALL	TRUSTEE	—	—
PAUL S RANDALL	TRUSTEE	—	—
JENNIFER RANDALL	SECRETARY	3	$3,800

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Youth Development Foundation?

The foundation made 34 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending November 2024). Recent grants include: • Mercy for Animals: $6,000 • Captain Paul Watson Foundation: $5,000 • Feline Network of the Central Coast: $5,000 Historical grant data indicates typical award ranges of $711–$12,500, with an average grant amount of approximately $14. Total giving in the most recent fiscal year was $63,500–$88,000, depending on the reporting period.

Where does Youth Development Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Youth Development Foundation award?

In 2024, Youth Development Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $64K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Youth Development Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Youth Development Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.