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Youth Development Foundation

Santa Margarita, California  ·  EIN 956087465  ·  Private foundation

Youth Development Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.6M in annual giving against $2.7M in assets. This page documents the 176 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Youth Development Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.7M
Total assets
176
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Youth Development Foundation funds

Youth Development Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), higher education, youth development.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Youth Development Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Nature Conservancy
To support organization's charitable programs
Merrifield, VA$2.5M2020
Unr Foundation
To support organization's charitable programs
Reno, NV$12K2020
Unr Foundation Scholarships
GENERAL FUND
Reno, NV$12K2023
Unr Foundation
To support organization's charitable programs
Reno, NV$12K2019
University of Nevada Foundation
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Reno, NV$12K2022
Unr Foundation Scholarships
GENERAL DONATION
Reno, NV$12K2024
Unr Foundation
To support organization's charitable programs
Reno, NV$12K2017
Earth Justice
To support orgaization's charitable programs
San Francisco, CA$10K2020
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
To support organization's charitable programs
So Lake Tahoe, CA$8K2020
Life Savers Horse Rescue
To support organization's charitable programs
Caliente, CA$6K2017
Seventh Gen Advisors Primate Rescue
To support organization's charitable programs
Santa Monica, CA$6K2020
Mercy for Animals
GENERAL DONATION
Los Angeles, CA$6K2024
Mercy for Animals
To support organization's charitable programs
Los Angeles, CA$5K2017
Physicans Com for Responsible Medic
To support organization's charitable programs
Washington, DC$5K2017
Sierra Club
To support organization's charitable programs
Sacramento, CA$5K2017

Youth Development Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$123K
2019$150K
2020$2.6M
2022$88K
2023$88K
2024$64K

How to apply for funding from Youth Development Foundation

From Youth Development Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“September 30th of each year”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Youth Development Foundation

Does Youth Development Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Youth Development Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Youth Development Foundation fund?
Youth Development Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Nature Conservancy, Unr Foundation, Unr Foundation Scholarships. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Youth Development Foundation give in grants?
Youth Development Foundation reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 176 grants.
Where is Youth Development Foundation located?
Youth Development Foundation is based in Santa Margarita, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956087465.
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About this profile. This page is built from Youth Development Foundation'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 Development Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.