Youthprise is a Minnesota-based nonprofit philanthropic intermediary established in October 2010 by The McKnight Foundation. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity with a staff of approximately 43 employees. Youthprise functions as both a grantmaker and capacity-builder, investing financial, political, and relational capital to advance youth development across Minnesota.
Key facts about Youthprise
In short: Youthprise gave $4.3M across 85 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Minnesota. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 27-4126970
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,259,740
- Grants made (2024)
- 85
- Average grant
- $50,115
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (43 of 77, 2024)
- Total assets
- $17,610,707
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Quick answers about Youthprise
How much does Youthprise give each year?
Youthprise gave $4.3M across 85 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 46 grants.
What is Youthprise's typical grant size?
Youthprise's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $50,115, across 85 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Youthprise that year got $41K on average.
Where does Youthprise give grants?
Youthprise gives mostly in Minnesota: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (9%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (39 grants), Saint Paul, MN (16 grants), Northfield, MN (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Youthprise give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 85 grants with a stated purpose on Youthprise's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "African Immigrant Youth Career Development" (24 grants), "Culturally Grounded Wellness Grant" (18 grants) and "Opportunity Reboot" (7 grants).
Who are Youthprise's largest grantees?
Youthprise's largest 2024 grantees include Ka Joog Nonprofit Organization ($612,865), TRIO Community Meals LLC ($364,554) and Healthy Community Initiative ($297,857 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Youthprise?
Youthprise reported $17.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
Is Youthprise open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 77 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $34K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$17.6M
-9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+86.2% YoY
Grant Count
85
+84.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+0.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Increase equity with and for Minnesota's indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth.
Vision: A Minnesota where outcomes for youth are no longer predictable by race, geography, or socioeconomic status.
Guiding Values:
- Centering Youth: Youth reflective of the mission are active partners in decision-making and leaders in the work
- Advancing Equity: Fostering opportunities for healing and building ownership, wealth, and power
- Expanding Resources: Moving beyond sustainability to achieve growth and increase financial capacity
- Increasing Impact: Ensuring the sector is collectively engaged and informed
Impact Areas:
Building Power: Learning & Leadership — Investment in learning opportunities that build power and agency among youth; support and amplification of youth as leaders through networks, developmental opportunities, and policy/law shifts.
Advancing Ownership & Wealth: Economic Opportunity — Creation of opportunities for economic prosperity by increasing youth ownership and wealth; promotion of youth entrepreneurship and access to career pathways. In 2024, Youthprise invested nearly $2.7 million in Economic Opportunity grants and strategic investments, including support for programs connecting young people with career pathways in high-demand industries, wraparound support such as mentoring, and opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials (OSHA 10, NCCER Core Crafts in construction, Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Assistant).
Promoting Safety: Health & Healing — Championing work that promotes healing and the right to health and safety; ensuring basic needs are treated as a right and young people have resources to heal from criminalization and oppression.
Grantmaking
Youthprise operates as a youth-led philanthropic intermediary with a multi-generational approach. The organization invests resources through grants to youth networks, organizations, and young people directly.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Youthprise primarily funds initiatives in Minnesota, with a statewide focus. The organization has also made grants in New York and Missouri according to recent filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 85 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $17,610,707
- Total Revenue: $8,082,133
- Total Expenses: $10,164,285
- Total Liabilities: $1,850,000
Historical Context: The organization maintains audited financial statements and Form 990 filings available publicly for fiscal years 2019 through 2024.
Rating: Youthprise holds a Four-Star rating with a 100% score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, culture, community, leadership, and adaptability.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,610,707 | $19,373,202 | $8,952,013 |
| Revenue | $8,082,133 | $17,795,333 | $7,311,932 |
| Expenses | $10,164,285 | $7,385,288 | $8,940,187 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $269,893 | $144,214 | $11,602 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
412 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Youthprise
African Immigrant Youth Career Development Grant Program
Youthprise
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Culturally Grounded Wellness for Youth in the Twin Cities Region
Youthprise
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants
Youthprise
Amount
$2,100,000 (total distributed to 101 organizations)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ka Joog Nonprofit Organization Minneapolis, MN | African Immigrant Youth Career Development | $612,865 |
| TRIO Community Meals LLC Jackson, MS | Meals for Nutrition Program | $364,554 |
| World Youth Connect Saint Paul, MN | Ramsey County JDAI | $190,240 |
| CKC Good Food Minneapolis, MN | Meals for Nutrition Program | $153,063 |
| Propel Nonprofits Minneapolis, MN | Culturally Grounded Wellness Grant | $140,000 |
| Rebound Inc Minneapolis, MN | Ramsey County Supportive Services | $123,275 |
| ExpandED Schools Inc New York, NY | Afterschool Infrastructure Youth Voice | $120,000 |
| Ignite Afterschool Minneapolis, MN | Afterschool Infrastructure Youth Voice | $115,000 |
| Michigan Afterschool Partnership Lansing, MI | Afterschool Infrastructure Youth Voice | $115,000 |
| Vermont Afterschool Inc South Burlington, VT | Afterschool Infrastructure Youth Voice | $115,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Marcus Pope — President and CEO
Board Structure: In 2017, Youthprise established a youth-adult co-chair model and increased the proportion of youth board members (ages 16-25) to fifty percent.
Youthprise is led by Marcus Pope, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcus Pope
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $214K (2024)
Talbrey Benson-Goupil
Finance Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$23K (2022) → $98K (2024)
Anika Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thompson Aderinkomi
Director
Co-Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darian Lofton
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deneene Graham
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hayat Muse
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Waltman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kalid Ali
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lincoln Bacal
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moira Villiard
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie St Dennis
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Crutchfield
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madigan Webb
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Yehalashet
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myriam Roby
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Pulles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Nins
Senior Grants & Complian
Senior Grants & Compliance Officer → Senior Grants & Complian, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $154K (2024)
Lynne Matthews
Senior Advancement & Com
Senior Advancement & Communications Officer → Senior Advancement & Com, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Wokie Freeman
Senior Operations Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $148K (2024)
Kristine Snyder
Senior Innovation Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$119K (2024)
Dan Haugen
Co-Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wylie Klawitter
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delina Haileab
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Rice
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Nicole White (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Rau (2021–2023) — Senior Innovation Officer
- Former: Ellie Krug (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Leah Cox (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Salas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Eugenio Lopez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Chatman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jaylen Hutchinson (2023) — Director
- Former: Chad Lassen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Zalanga (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracey Mittelstadt (2020–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Wokie Weah (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: Coral Crutchfield (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Nudler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Donte Curtis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Luis Salado-Herrera (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Malcolm Yearby (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Renelle Mensah (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Sarah Zalanga (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shiranthi Goonathilaka (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Essence Blakemore (2021) — Director
- Former: Antonio Cardona (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Youthprise has announced significant grant initiatives including the Social Innovation Fund Grants program and the Reimagine Education Grants program ($1.2 million awarded). The organization continues to champion North Minneapolis youth through partnerships with other foundations and corporate partners.
New Grants Champion North Minneapolis Youth \u2013 The Jay & Rose Phillips\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Youthprise fund?
**Mission:** Increase equity with and for Minnesota's indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. **Vision:** A Minnesota where outcomes for youth are no longer predictable by race, geography, or socioeconomic status. **Guiding Values:** • Centering Youth: Youth reflective of the mission are active partners in decision-making and leaders in the work • Advancing Equity: Fostering opportunities for healing and building ownership, wealth, and power • Expanding Resources: Moving beyond sust…
How do I apply for a grant from Youthprise?
Youthprise operates as a youth-led philanthropic intermediary with a multi-generational approach. The organization invests resources through grants to youth networks, organizations, and young people directly. **Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $5,256,120 (based on most recent filing) • Typical award range: $5,500–$612,865 • Recent grant opportunity identified: Culturally Grounded Wellness for Youth in the Twin Cities Region **Strategies for Impact:** • Mobilizing and investing resources by dis…
What is Youthprise's EIN?
Youthprise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4126970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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