CFY elevates the youth of Pinellas County through access to athletics and other skill-building programs where children from all backgrounds can learn, play, and grow together. Every dollar donated directly supports a child’s access to these opportunities.
Focus Areas
Youth athleticsEducation & scholarshipsWater safetyArts & cultureFacility enhancementsTravel assistance for competitive teams
Who They Fund
school-age childrenelementary school studentsstudent-athletesyouth participating in arts and culture programs
Funding Style
direct service delivery
About Clearwater for Youth
Clearwater for Youth Inc centers its giving on Pinellas County children and teens, with grants that support athletics, scholarships, water safety, arts, and facility improvements. A defining part of its recent record is sustained support for Take Stock in Children through Pinellas Education Foundation, including two $50,000 grants in 2024 and 2025. The foundation also backs school-based youth sports at scale, including $33,000 to Pinellas County Sherriff's Police Athletic League for athletic programs and $27,478 to San Jose Elementary School for an elementary swim program.
Across its recent grants, Clearwater for Youth Inc funds both participation and access. That means registration fee reimbursement, travel help for competitive teams, scholarships for graduating seniors, and program support for local youth organizations. Its grantmaking pattern shows a community-oriented funder that works through schools, athletics groups, and arts nonprofits in the same county it serves. Recent awards to Greenwood Panthers, Clearwater Jr Tornadoes, and Dunedin Fine Art Center show how the foundation uses direct grants to keep youth activities available across different settings. The result is a local portfolio built around reducing cost barriers while supporting structured youth development programs.
What Clearwater for Youth Funds
Education and scholarship support is a recurring thread in the foundation’s recent giving. It awarded $50,000 to Pinellas Education Foundation for the Take Stock in Children program in both 2024 and 2025, and it also funds postsecondary aid through programs tied to Pinellas County seniors.
Athletics is another major area. Clearwater for Youth Inc gave $24,925 to Greenwood Panthers for athletic programs and scholarships, $22,745 to Clearwater Jr Tornadoes for athletic programs and scholarships, and $15,000 to St Pete Gators for athletic scholarships.
Arts and culture also appear in the grant list. The foundation gave $22,500 to Dunedin Fine Art Center for art and culture programs and $10,000 to Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation Inc for art and culture programs. Water safety is represented by a $27,478 grant to San Jose Elementary School for an elementary swim program.
How Clearwater for Youth Gives
Typical grants cluster in the low five figures: the 25th percentile is $9,458, the median is $11,688, and the 75th percentile is $20,000. The foundation also makes some larger program grants, including awards at $50,000, while smaller competitive-travel grants can go as low as $2,500.
Its recent record shows repeat support for the same organizations across multiple years, including Pinellas Education Foundation, San Jose Elementary School, and Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation Inc. Clearwater for Youth Inc appears to be a local operating foundation rather than a DAF; it funds program-specific grants and accepts unsolicited applications through several active programs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$328K
Total Assets
$5.4M
Total Revenue
$1.3M
Total Expenses
$1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $20K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$20K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
KEVIN DUNBAR
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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school-based athleticsathletic scholarships/student-athlete supportelementary swim instruction/water safetyarts and culture programs for youthmentoring and college-readiness (Take Stock in Children)
Where Clearwater for Youth Makes Grants
Clearwater for Youth Inc gives locally and all recent grants in the dataset went to recipients in Florida. The grant list is spread across Pinellas County communities, especially Largo, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and Palm Harbor. Largo appears in the largest recurring award to Pinellas Education Foundation, while St. Petersburg shows up in support for the Police Athletic League and St Pete Gators. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 50 grants in the United States and no non-U.S. grant recipients.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clearwater for Youth
What kinds of programs does Clearwater for Youth Inc fund?
The foundation funds youth athletics, education and scholarships, water safety, arts and culture, facility enhancements, and travel assistance for competitive teams. Its active programs also include registration fee reimbursement, vocational/trade scholarships, and postsecondary scholarships for Pinellas County seniors.
How large are its typical grants?
Typical grant sizes are in the low five figures. The 25th percentile is $9,458, the median is $11,688, and the 75th percentile is $20,000. Some programs are smaller, such as competitive sport travel assistance at up to $2,500, while facility enhancement grants can go up to $50,000.
Where does Clearwater for Youth Inc give?
It gives locally in Pinellas County, Florida. Every grant in the recipient distribution goes to U.S. organizations, and 100% of grants in the dataset went to recipients in Florida.
Does the foundation support scholarships?
Yes. Scholarships are a visible part of its portfolio, including vocational and trade scholarships, a partnership scholarship with St. Petersburg College, and the ROJ Traditional Scholarship for Pinellas County high school seniors pursuing college or university study.
Are grants concentrated in one area of giving?
Yes. Athletics is a major theme, alongside education and scholarships, water safety, and arts and culture. The active programs show support for athletic reimbursement, youth grants, arts and community assistance, and multiple scholarship tracks for Pinellas County students.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Clearwater for Youth that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 28 days (Oct 25, 2026)Award: Up to $25K
Youth Arts & Community Assistance
Youth arts and cultureCommunity programsYouth development
Who can apply: Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations serving Pinellas County youth. Arts and culture applicants must provide youth programming such as after-school activities or camps. Youth Community Assistance applicants must propose a new athletic program or initiative meeting CFY’s stated partnership or program criteria; matching grants are required for that category. School-affiliated programs are ineligible.
Deadline: February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18
Open nowCloses in 28 days (Oct 25, 2026)Award: Up to $15K
Youth Athlete Reimbursement
Youth athleticsAthlete registration feesAccess to recreational sports
Who can apply: Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations with a home facility in Pinellas County, apply through the organization’s Board of Trustees, and provide youth athletic programming. School-affiliated programs are ineligible. Registration reimbursement is limited to Pinellas County youth who attend a Title I-eligible school. New applicants must complete an eligibility consultation with CFY before applying.
Deadline: February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18
Who can apply: Applicants must be not-for-profit youth organizations with a home facility in Pinellas County and eligible youth programming. School-affiliated programs are ineligible. Requests are evaluated competitively based on due diligence, merit, organizational budget, and alignment with CFY’s mission.
Deadline: February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18; facility enhancement inquiries are also directed to eric@cfypinellas.org
Who can apply: Applicants must be eligible not-for-profit youth organizations with football programming and a home facility in Pinellas County. School-affiliated programs are ineligible. Requests are subject to CFY’s grant guidelines, available funding, and Board approval.
Deadline: February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18
Who can apply: A qualifying new program or initiative must be established within an existing program serving Pinellas County youth, work with an established nonprofit affiliated with a professional sports organization, or operate as a partnership sponsorship program with the Juvenile Welfare Board. Evidence of matching grants is required. A new program may receive funding under this category only once; school-affiliated groups are ineligible.
Deadline: February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18
CFY Grant Program — General (Youth Athletic Grants)
youth athleticsathletic equipmentregistration reimbursement+2 more
Who can apply: Organizations based in Pinellas County with a youth organization Board of Trustees. Groups affiliated with public, private, or charter school programs are not eligible. Organizations not previously funded by CFY must first complete a consultation with CFY offices. Programming must be active for the season requested. For registration reimbursement, support prioritizes Title I eligible Pinellas County youth.
Deadline: Rolling basis with review deadlines on February 25, April 25, June 25, August 25, October 25, and December 18.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
