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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
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 | — | — | — |
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
246 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
No grants recorded for .
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delina Haileab | Co-chair | 4 | — |
| Dan Haugen | Co-chair | 4 | — |
| Wylie Klawitter | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Brittany Rice | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Thompson Aderinkomi | Director | 2 | — |
| Kalid Ali | Director | 2 | — |
| Lincoln Bacal | Director | 2 | — |
| Deneene Graham | Director | 2 | — |
| Darian Lofton | Director | 2 | — |
| James Miller | Director | 2 | — |
| Hayat Muse | Director | 2 | — |
| Moira Villiard | Director | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Waltman | Director | 2 | — |
| Anika Ward | Director | 2 | — |
| Madigan Webb | Director | 2 | — |
| Charlie St Dennis | Director | 2 | — |
| Christopher Crutchfield | Director | 2 | — |
| Noah Yehalashet | Director | 2 | — |
| Myriam Roby | Director | 2 | — |
| Sandy Pulles | Director | 2 | — |
| Marcus Pope | President | 40 | $213,692 |
| Talbrey Benson-Goupil | Finance Director | 40 | $98,307 |
| Maurice Nins | Senior Grants and Complian | 40 | $153,918 |
| Lynne Matthews | Senior Advancement and Com | 40 | $152,115 |
| Wokie Freeman | Senior Operations Officer | 40 | $147,803 |
| Kristine Snyder | Senior Innovation Officer | 1 | $118,988 |
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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