Youth Hope Foundation International
Youth Hope Foundation International is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
Youth Hope Foundation International at a glance
In short: Youth Hope Foundation International gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $267K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,069,952
- +67.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $267,488
- +192.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $181,879
- Total assets
- $4,905
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (8% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Youth Hope Foundation International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Association Montessori Internationale ($616K). Together the top 4 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 17 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Youth Hope Foundation International gives
- Giving grew 2029% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association Montessori Internationale | Education | $616,194 |
| Street Child UK | Education | $263,758 |
| Raising Futures Kenya | Education | $100,000 |
| Education Bridge Inc South Bend, IN | Education | $90,000 |
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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 | $4,905 | $1,072,870 | $1,072,605 | $1,069,952 | 4 | $1,072,120 | — | $1,032 |
| 2023 | $4,641 | $613,402 | $639,252 | $639,252 | 7 | $639,252 | $2 | $675 |
| 2022 | $30,490 | $789,935 | $890,652 | $890,652 | 2 | $890,652 | $12 | $6,229 |
| 2021 | $131,186 | $16 | $50,275 | $50,250 | 1 | $50,275 | $16 | $8,008 |
| 2020 | $181,445 | $1,850,030 | $1,965,179 | $1,965,153 | 3 | — | $30 | $12,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Youth Hope Foundation International reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Youth Hope Foundation International's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Minton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary R. Yakes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Candela
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Graham
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Youth Hope Foundation International
How much does Youth Hope Foundation International give each year?
Youth Hope Foundation International gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $639K across 7 grants.
What is Youth Hope Foundation International's typical grant size?
Youth Hope Foundation International's median grant in 2024 was $181,879, and its average grant was $267,488, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Youth Hope Foundation International give grants?
Youth Hope Foundation International's top state is Indiana, with 8% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Youth Hope Foundation International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Youth Hope Foundation International's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
How large is Youth Hope Foundation International?
Youth Hope Foundation International reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Youth Hope Foundation International's EIN?
Youth Hope Foundation International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1509889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work Youth Hope Foundation International funds
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- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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