Youth for Christ Foundation
Youth for Christ Foundation is a public charity based in Englewood, Colorado. Formed in 1988, it supports the long-term sustainability and growth of Youth for Christ entities in the United States and around the world.
Youth for Christ Foundation at a glance
In short: Youth for Christ Foundation gave $3.7M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $112K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,705,488
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $112,288
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,239
- Total assets
- $40,070,810
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Youth for Christ Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4478, Englewood, CO 80155-4478
Phone: (303) 843-9000
Website: https://foundation.yfc.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Youth for Christ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth for Christ USA ($746K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 118 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were concentrated in the United States. By recipient state, Colorado received 36% of grant dollars, Washington 15%, Indiana 9%, Ohio 6%, and Michigan 6%. The Foundation’s stated mission also refers to supporting Youth for Christ entities around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Youth for Christ Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $365K (2020) to $7.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth for Christ USA Parker, CO | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $746,356 |
| Northern Colorado YFC Greeley, CO | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $348,862 |
| Tacoma YFC Tacoma, WA | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $321,793 |
| Central Ohio Youth for Christ Columbus, OH | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $240,050 |
| West Sound YFC Bremerton, WA | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $227,816 |
| West Michigan YFC Grand Rapids, MI | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $164,049 |
| Northern Indiana YFC Fort Wayne, IN | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $156,291 |
| South Texas YFC San Antonio San Antonio, TX | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $154,132 |
| Omaha Youth for Christ Omaha, NE | To Support Yfc's Exempt Purpose | $151,500 |
| Youth for Christ International Parker, CO | To Support YFC Int'l's Exempt Purpose | $141,522 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,070,810 | $7,888,386 | $4,257,545 | $3,705,488 | 33 | $-27,632 |
| 2024 | $33,048,223 | $3,544,388 | $3,524,187 | $3,121,511 | 32 | $58,348 |
| 2023 | $31,466,778 | $3,414,500 | $3,924,767 | $3,396,731 | 41 | $84,955 |
| 2022 | $22,650,759 | $17,745,752 | $7,874,127 | $7,746,212 | 6 | $163,508 |
| 2021 | $8,474,289 | $735,293 | $522,694 | $459,147 | 6 | $520,939 |
| 2020 | $5,340,122 | $2,220,414 | $421,787 | $365,197 | 5 | $183,921 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support the long-term sustainability and growth of Youth for Christ entities in the USA and around the world. Its program description says it pursues this through effective, professional, and economical fund administration, quality training support, and efficient fundraising strategies.
Its 2025 grants included Youth for Christ organizations and other recipients. Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of work among those supported: Central Ohio Youth for Christ says it works with local churches and partners to raise young people as followers of Jesus; Greater Miami Youth for Christ describes after-school programs and mentoring; and Bethel University describes academic, service, and mission opportunities as part of preparing students for their careers and callings. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not statements of the Foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 33 grants totaling $3,705,488. Grants ranged from $7,435 to $746,356, with a median of $67,239.
The largest reported grants included $746,356 to Youth for Christ USA, $348,862 to Northern Colorado YFC, $321,793 to Tacoma YFC, $240,050 to Central Ohio Youth for Christ, and $227,816 to West Sound YFC. The stated purposes were to support the recipients’ exempt purposes, except for the grant to Youth for Christ International, whose stated purpose was to support that organization’s exempt purpose.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are specified in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nathan Jones as president, Adele LaCombe as chair, Glenn Duckworth as treasurer, Sheryl Haushalter as secretary, and Jacob Bland as CEO. It also lists Barry Heubner, Richard Voit, Travis Holdman, Scott Arnold, and John Bastian as board members.
Youth for Christ Foundation is led by Jacob Bland, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacob Bland
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Jones
President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $113K (2025)
Adele Lacombe
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Heubner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Duckworth
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Voit
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Haushalter
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Holdman
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bastian
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Arnold
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bart Barham (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Clingan (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tim LeFever (2020–2024) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $113K, to Nathan Jones (President).
Frequently asked questions about Youth for Christ Foundation
How much does Youth for Christ Foundation give each year?
Youth for Christ Foundation gave $3.7M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 32 grants.
What is Youth for Christ Foundation's typical grant size?
Youth for Christ Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $67,239, and its average grant was $112,288, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Youth for Christ Foundation give grants?
Youth for Christ Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (15%) and Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Parker, CO (3 grants).
Who are Youth for Christ Foundation's largest grantees?
Youth for Christ Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Youth for Christ USA ($746,356), Northern Colorado YFC ($348,862) and Tacoma YFC ($321,793), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Youth for Christ Foundation?
Youth for Christ Foundation reported $40.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What does Youth for Christ Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support the long-term sustainability and growth of Youth for Christ entities in the USA and around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Youth for Christ Foundation?
Youth for Christ Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check foundation.yfc.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Youth for Christ Foundation's EIN?
Youth for Christ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2527177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Youth for Christ Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/youth-for-christ-foundation-morg_80da60ed8a8c48fa824729ad8a63b8cf
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