Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists's mission is to enable and promote the inclusion of student research in science education.
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists at a glance
In short: Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,462
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,731
- Median grant
- $15,731
- Total assets
- $54,550
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists
Who Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stemming the Tide ($19K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stemming the Tide | Grant assistance to be used to facilitate a student research symposium (SRS) for approximately 20-30 middle school students (grades 6-8). At this symposium, students from Mobile county training middle school (MCTS) and other partnering local middle schools will present their globe informed research projects and receive feedback from participating stemm professionals. | $19,462 |
| The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Pacific Grove, CA | The pacific grove museum of natural history hosts its annual student research symposium. This fully bilingual event involves student-scientists, their families, and the community. Student scientists present projects developed from their participation in museum community science programs watershed guardians and limpets (long-term monitoring and experiential training for students). Projects is presented at the museum at a science. Grant assistance is to fund the activities that involve student-scientist participants, their families, scientist reviewers, and the community. | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,550 | $248,216 | $263,867 | $31,462 | 2 | $75 |
| 2023 | $70,201 | $121,499 | $100,304 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $49,006 | $129,625 | $95,196 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $14,577 | $131,753 | $154,379 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $37,203 | $124,058 | $132,000 | — | — | — |
About Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists
Based on IRS filings
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $75.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists is led by Dixon M. Butler, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dixon M. Butler
President & Director
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Elise Davison
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Padgett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Takaki
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Anderson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rebecah Boger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Keith Wheeler (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
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 Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists
How much does Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists give each year?
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists?
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists reported $55K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
What is Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists?
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $55K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists operate?
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists has awarded grants in California.
What is Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists's EIN?
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1243337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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