Youthbuild Global Inc
YouthBuild Global Inc is a public charity based in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Formed in 1990, it supports a network of YouthBuild programs in the United States and internationally through funding, training, technical assistance, and capacity building.
Youthbuild Global Inc at a glance
In short: Youthbuild Global Inc gave $11.1M across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), top state California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,089,308
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $117,971
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $76,022
- Total assets
- $41,773,123
- +9.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (25 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Youthbuild Global Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1785 Columbus Ave 500, Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 623-9900
Website: https://youthbuild.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Youthbuild Global Inc
AT&T Innovation Grant Program
Listed byYouthbuild Global Inc
Amount
$9,120 - $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award
Listed byYouthbuild Global Inc
Amount
$200,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Helene D. Stoneman Scholarship and Civic Leadership Program
Youthbuild Global Inc
Amount
$1,000 per award
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Youthbuild Global Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Joaquin County Office of Education ($665K). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
384 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 384 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
YouthBuild Global describes its network as operating in the United States and around the world. Its filing says that in 2024 it provided training and technical assistance to more than 250 YouthBuild programs in 49 states and U.S. territories, and that more than 6,000 students were served outside the United States.
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (18%), Illinois (15%), Pennsylvania (10%), New York (7%), and Massachusetts (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Youthbuild Global Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 94 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $147K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $117K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.7M (2020) to $11.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $11.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County Office of Education Stockton, CA | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $665,482 |
| Crispus Attucks CDC York, PA | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $533,761 |
| Youthbuild McLean County Normal, IL | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $462,596 |
| Youthbuild Philadelphia Charter School Philadelphia, PA | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $435,907 |
| Guadalupe Alternative PRGM Youthbuild St. Paul, MN | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $309,777 |
| San Jose Conserv Corp Charter SCHL San Jose, CA | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $303,175 |
| Heart of Oregon Youthbuild Bend, OR | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $303,172 |
| American Youthworks Austin, TX | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $301,245 |
| Youthbuild Lake County North Chicago, IL | Reversal of GTS Accrual | $287,393 |
| Youthbuild Louisville Louisville, KY | To create a solid mentoring component in youthbuild programs.to support building increased efficacy, cohesion and innovation in the youthbuild network.to support program on substance abuse prevention and early intervention. | $250,704 |
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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 | $41,773,123 | $25,013,725 | $24,200,647 | $11,089,308 | 94 | $1,180,234 |
| 2023 | $38,104,517 | $21,182,581 | $23,383,782 | $8,357,274 | 71 | $757,044 |
| 2022 | $40,340,619 | $23,073,950 | $23,537,159 | $8,695,883 | 76 | $588,915 |
| 2021 | $41,660,191 | $41,513,584 | $23,474,779 | $7,889,926 | 72 | $449,576 |
| 2020 | $22,803,912 | $21,269,815 | $21,138,879 | $5,695,177 | 71 | $1,333,699 |
| 2018 | $20,289,864 | $26,485,191 | $28,008,855 | $9,723,179 | 100 | $725,059 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
YouthBuild’s stated mission is to partner with opportunity youth to build the skills and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership. Its filing describes support for affiliates in areas including career development, financial capability, diploma-granting schools, career pathways, entrepreneurship, mentoring, post-secondary education, and community service.
YouthBuild Global says it provides network training, technical assistance, capacity building, leadership development, and support for financial stability, public policy, and narrative change. Its filing also describes technical assistance for federal YouthBuild grantees, including training, implementation support, quality assurance, coaching, convenings, and help with data reporting and evaluation.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. YouthBuild McLean County describes its work as helping young people build their futures and communities through education, leadership development, job training, and affordable-housing rehabilitation. Philadelphia Youth for Change describes a focus on helping young adults graduate high school and transition to college and careers. Heart of Oregon Corps describes its work as youth workforce development, education, and well-being through employment, job training, education, and community service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, YouthBuild Global reported 94 grants totaling $11,089,308. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $665,482, with a median of $76,022. The filing’s stated purposes for many of the largest awards included strengthening mentoring, supporting efficacy, cohesion, and innovation across the YouthBuild network, and supporting substance-abuse prevention and early intervention.
Among the largest reported grants were $665,482 to San Joaquin County Office of Education in California; $533,761 to Crispus Attucks CDC in Pennsylvania; $462,596 to YouthBuild McLean County in Illinois; and $435,907 to YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School in Pennsylvania. Other large awards included $309,777 to Guadalupe Alternative Program YouthBuild in Minnesota, $303,175 to San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School in California, and $303,172 to Heart of Oregon YouthBuild in Oregon. The filing lists a separate $287,393 grant to YouthBuild Lake County for “reversal of GTS accrual.”
YouthBuild Global’s website describes two routes to starting a YouthBuild program: obtain a license and join its affiliated network, or win a competitive U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grant. Affiliates may be eligible for pass-through funding from YouthBuild Global. The organization says affiliates that do not receive a DOL grant raise funds from other public and private sources. Its filing says publicly funded grant recipients report on spending and program goals; privately funded recipients report on program goals and, in most cases, spending.
The Helene D. Stoneman Scholarship and Civic Leadership Program offers $1,000 awards to YouthBuild graduates pursuing post-secondary education or training and recognized for civic engagement, community leadership, and academic achievement. The program description says it is currently open.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michele Courton Brown and Chi Kim as chairs; Kathy Witsil as vice chair; Carla Reeves as reporting treasurer; and Joseph Gaudino as clerk. It also lists Todd Goldberg, Greg Hybl, Barry Lott, Sharon Adams-Taylor, and Sarayfah Bolling as board members.
Youthbuild Global Inc is led by John Valverde, President & CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2018); 8 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Valverde
President & CEO
Chief Executive Officer → President & CEO, 2020
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$210K (2018) → $311K (2024)
Michele Courton Brown
Chair
Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chi Kim
Chair
Clerk → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Hofrichter
Vice President & Development
Director of Development → Vice President & Development, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Ophelia Liu
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Shauna-Lee Ruglass
Chief People & Culture O
Chief of Staff → Chief People & Culture Officer, 2022
Chief People & Culture Officer → Chief People & Culture O, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $150K (2024)
Antoinette Delmonico
Vice President, Impact & Learning
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $103K (2024)
Jonathan Stenger
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$169K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Tiffany Murphy
Vice President & Dol Youthbuild Program Impact
Vice President & Dol Youthbuild Program Impact → Vice President & Dol Youthbuild Program, 2023
Vice President & Dol Youthbuild Program → Vice President & Dol Youthbuild Program Impact, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Leah Pennino
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $106K (2024)
Cliff Johnson
Board Member
Board Member → Executive, Chair & Public Policy Committee, 2020
Executive, Chair & Public Policy Committee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Ladah
Board Member
Board Member → Executive, Finance, Chair & Audit Committee, 2020
Executive, Finance, Chair & Audit Committee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Cornish
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Witsil
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Mills
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Lott
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Reeves
Reporting Treasurer
Board Member → Reporting Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hybl
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Gaudino
Clerk
Board Member → Clerk, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Adams-Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Goldberg
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xavier Jennings
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Medrano
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neo Ntsala
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarayfah Bolling
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Chatman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Antonio Ramirez (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Fisher (2021–2023) — Vice President & Americorps
- Former: Charlotte Golar Richie (2018–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Johnny Mack (2018–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Gilligan (2018–2022) — Reporting Treasurer
- Former: Roy O. Priest (2018–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Brotchner (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Pam McKenzie (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Miguel Rodriguez (2021–2022) — Senior Director, Impact & Innovation
- Former: David Northridge (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jahi B. Davis (2018–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sikina Lee (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tulanine Montgomery (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gina Plata (2020–2021) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Laurie Bennett (2020–2021) — Vice President & Operations
- Former: Tim Cross (2020–2021) — President & Youthbuild Interim
- Former: Monica Zeno-Martin (2018–2020) — Vice President, Global Partnerships & Youthbuild International
- Former: Mike Gilligan (2020) — Secretary & Executive Committee
- Former: David Abromowitz (2018) — Chief Public Policy Officer
- Former: Kim Phinney (2018) — Vice President of Program Design
- Former: Natalie Van Eron (2018) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Paul McLain (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Sara St Laurent (2018) — Vice President of Program Management
- Former: Stanley Rumbaugh (2018) — Treasurer
- Former: Suresh Shah (2018) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Timothy Cross (2018) — President & Youthbuild Interim
- Former: Travis Allen (2018) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $311K, to John Valverde (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Youthbuild Global Inc
How much does Youthbuild Global Inc give each year?
Youthbuild Global Inc gave $11.1M across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.4M across 71 grants.
What is Youthbuild Global Inc's typical grant size?
Youthbuild Global Inc's median grant in 2024 was $76,022, and its average grant was $117,971, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Youthbuild Global Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does Youthbuild Global Inc give grants?
Youthbuild Global Inc's top state is California, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Saint Paul, MN (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Youthbuild Global Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 94 grants with a stated purpose on Youthbuild Global Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Reversal of GTS Accrual" (6 grants).
Who are Youthbuild Global Inc's largest grantees?
Youthbuild Global Inc's largest 2024 grantees include San Joaquin County Office of Education ($665,482), Crispus Attucks CDC ($533,761) and Youthbuild McLean County ($462,596), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Youthbuild Global Inc?
Youthbuild Global Inc reported $41.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.0M.
What does Youthbuild Global Inc fund?
YouthBuild’s stated mission is to partner with opportunity youth to build the skills and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Youthbuild Global Inc?
Youthbuild Global Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check youthbuild.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Youthbuild Global Inc's EIN?
Youthbuild Global Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3076454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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