Youth Service America is on a mission to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person in America. YSA activates young people ages 5-25 to find their voice take action and acquire powerful civic and 21st Century skills as they solve problems facing their communities. YSA supports its activation campaigns with grants training and resources and recognition programs for young people and their adult champions. Youth-led projects use Awareness Service Advocacy and Philanthropy ASAP strategies to create social and environmental change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+216.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$337K
-53.6% YoY
Grant Count
14
-69.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+52.4% YoY
About Youth Service America
Based on IRS filings
Youth Service America is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $337K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,761,762 | $555,987 | $554,046 |
| Revenue | $2,891,612 | $2,039,182 | $1,552,044 |
| Expenses | $1,691,749 | $2,046,575 | $1,341,570 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,512 | $86 | $51 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
100 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Youth Service America
50by250 Lead Organizers Grants
Youth Service America
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grant
Youth Service America
Amount
US $250 - US $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants
Youth Service America
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include All Other Grantees ($217,400), United Way of Genesee County ($25,000), State of Michigan MCSC ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Genesee County Flint, MI | Youth Genesee Serves Subgrant | $25,000 |
| State of Michigan MCSC Lansing, MI | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants | $10,000 |
| Norte Vista High School Riverside, CA | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants | $10,000 |
| Learn and Serve Tampa Tampa, FL | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants and Afterschool Program Grant | $9,500 |
| John Marshall High School Oklahoma City, OK | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants | $8,500 |
| CAVALRY San Antonio, TX | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants | $8,000 |
| Montana F C C L A Bozeman, MT | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants | $8,000 |
| S C R A P Gallery Cathedral City, CA | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants | $8,000 |
| The Leaders Readers Network Canyon, TX | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants | $8,000 |
| Young Women of Promise Winterville, NC | National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants and Afterschool Program Grant | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Culbertson | President CEO | 40 | $111,500 |
| Thomas Butta | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamie Daves | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephen Dunmore | Director | 1 | — |
| Judy Gray | Director | 1 | — |
| Diane Murphy | Director | 1 | — |
| Michelle Rudnicki | Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Silverman | Director | 1 | — |
| Joanne Wilson | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Daniel | Vice President of Programs | 40 | $107,500 |
| Michael Minks | Vice President of Operations | 40 | $102,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth Service America?
Youth Service America is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Youth Service America?
As of 2024, Youth Service America holds $1.8M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $337K in 2024.
Where does Youth Service America operate?
Youth Service America has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Youth Service America award?
In 2024, Youth Service America awarded 14 grants totaling $337K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Youth Service America's EIN?
Youth Service America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1500870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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