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Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I

Ames, Iowa  ·  EIN 421239742  ·  Private foundation

Based in Ames, Iowa, Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I has awarded $16.9M across 7 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Youth and Shelter Services Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$9.0M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I funds

Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness, youth development.

Housing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS`
Ames, IA$5.4M2024
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ames, IA$2.4M2022
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ames, IA$2.4M2020
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ames, IA$2.0M2023
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ames, IA$2.0M2018
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ames, IA$1.7M2017
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM SERVICES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ames, IA$1.1M2021

Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$2.0M
2020$2.4M
2021$1.1M
2022$2.4M
2023$2.0M
2024$5.4M

How to apply for funding from Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I

Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at yss.org/get-involved.

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Frequently asked questions about Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I

Does Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I accept grant applications?
Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I fund?
Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Youth and Shelter Services Inc, Youth and Shelter Services Inc, Youth and Shelter Services Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I give in grants?
Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.9M over 7 grants.
Where is Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I located?
Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I is based in Ames, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421239742.
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About this profile. This page is built from Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.