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Youth Outside

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 800565914  ·  Private foundation

Youth Outside is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.2M in annual giving against $6.9M in assets. This page documents the 413 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Youth Outside — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.9M
Total assets
413
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Youth Outside funds

Youth Outside's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, disabled, hispanic communities, women girls, youth pop.

black communitiesdisabledhispanic communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Misc Small Grants
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$537K2022
Misc Grants Below 5000
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$202K2020
Literacy for Environmental Justice
GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
San Francisco, CA$70K2017
Yes
GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
Richmond, CA$70K2017
Native Alliance of the Sierra Nevada Foothills
GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
Auburn, CA$70K2017
Watsonville Wetlands Watch
GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
Freedom, CA$65K2017
Community Initiatives
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$65K2023
Attitudinal Healing Connectio
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$50K2023
Latinos United for a New Amer
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
San Jose, CA$50K2023
Lachiwana
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$50K2023
Brown Girls Climbing
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$50K2023
Play Marin
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Sausalito, CA$50K2023
Waterside Workshops
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Berkeley, CA$50K2023
Cycles of Change
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$50K2023
Girlventures
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
Oakland, CA$50K2024

Youth Outside giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$581K
2018$808K
2019$464K
2020$1.2M
2022$4.2M
2023$2.4M
2024$2.2M

How to apply for funding from Youth Outside

Youth Outside'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 justiceoutside.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Youth Outside

Does Youth Outside accept grant applications?
Youth Outside'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 Outside fund?
Youth Outside's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Misc Small Grants, Misc Grants Below 5000, Literacy for Environmental Justice. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Youth Outside give in grants?
Youth Outside reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.9M over 413 grants.
Where is Youth Outside located?
Youth Outside is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 800565914.
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About this profile. This page is built from Youth Outside'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 Outside. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.