How much funding does Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding provide?

Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding provides $466,000 annually for three years in funding.

When is the deadline for Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding offered?

Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding runs on an annual cycle.

Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding

Young Men's Christian Association of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Youth Services Grants Grants for Mentoring Programs Grants for After-School Programs

Funding Amount

$466,000 annually for three years

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Low-income youth aged 5-17
Underserved populations
Youth in urban and rural communities

Overview

Award Amount: $466,000 annually for the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties ($1,398,000 total over three years); part of a statewide $20 million initiative across all Washington YMCAs

Geographic Scope: Pierce and Kitsap Counties, Washington; statewide initiative across Washington

Focus Areas:

Programs for low-income and underserved youth aged 5-17
Personal and academic growth
Character-building programs
Mentorship and educational support
Safe, nurturing environments fostering social-emotional development

Eligibility:

Low-income youth aged 5-17
Underserved populations
Youth in urban and rural communities

Program Goals:

Expand access to vital youth programs
Provide mentorship and character-building opportunities
Foster personal growth, academic success, and social-emotional development
Create resilient, strong communities

Contact Information:

Randy Heath, Washington State Alliance of YMCAs: randyheath@seattleymca.org
Ballmer Group: www.ballmergroup.org

About Ballmer Group:
Committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States. Focus areas include early learning, K-12 education, college and career pathways, housing, behavioral health, and criminal justice. Works to undo systemic racism and its barriers. Has presence and invests deeply in southeast Michigan, Washington state, and Los Angeles County. Co-founded by Connie Ballmer and Steve Ballmer (former Microsoft CEO, founder of USAFacts, chairman of LA Clippers).

About the Partnership:
Part of a statewide initiative between Ballmer Group and the Washington State Alliance of YMCAs (14 independent 501(c)(3) YMCA associations with 51 branches and 146+ years combined tenure).