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    Youth for Christ Foundation

    ActiveMutual & Membership Benefit
    Englewood, COWebsite3038439000

    About Youth for Christ Foundation

    Support the sustainability and growth of God’s Kingdom mission through Youth For Christ by stewarding assets, managing gifts, and providing legacy-giving solutions to benefit YFC chapters and Kingdom ministries.

    Focus Areas

    youth ministryevangelismdiscipleshipchapter supportscholarshipsfaith-based ministry support

    Who They Fund

    youth and adolescents served by Youth for Christcollege and university students (Bethel University, Taylor University)local churches and congregationsfaith-based ministries and mission organizations (East/West Ministries, Presence Point, Foundation of the Nations, FCA)regional YFC affiliates (Northern Colorado YFC, Heart of YFC, YFC International)

    About Youth for Christ Foundation

    Youth for Christ Foundation centers its giving on Youth for Christ chapters and related ministries, with the largest recent grant going to Youth for Christ USA in Englewood, Colorado for YFC’s exempt purpose. That pattern runs through the recent grants list: the foundation repeatedly supports chapter-level work, national YFC operations, and affiliated faith-based institutions rather than one-off, unrelated projects. Its grants also reach beyond local chapters to organizations tied to Christian student support and international ministry, including Youth for Christ International and Bethel University. The foundation’s portfolio shows a sustained emphasis on the sustainability and growth of YFC’s mission through stewardship of assets, gift management, and legacy-giving solutions. Recent awards include several large gifts to Youth for Christ USA over multiple years, along with recurring support for regional affiliates such as Tacoma YFC, West Sound YFC, and Central Ohio YFC. The same giving pattern extends to ministries serving youth, students, and local Christian communities, reflecting a funder built around chapter support, discipleship, evangelism, and faith-based ministry partnerships.

    What Youth for Christ Foundation Funds

    Youth for Christ Foundation gives across a focused set of faith-based youth and ministry categories. In chapter support, it gave $433,190 to Tacoma YFC in Tacoma, Washington and $337,090 to West Sound YFC in Bremerton, Washington, both for YFC’s exempt purpose. That same chapter-oriented pattern appears in Ohio, where Central Ohio YFC in Columbus received $253,263 and Central Ohio YFC 5000 Arlington received $241,100. The foundation also supports Christian higher education and student ministries. Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana received $122,400 for its exempt purpose, following a prior $87,695 award. International Christian ministry appears as another theme: Youth for Christ International in Englewood, Colorado received $83,271 and $82,683 for its exempt purpose. These awards fit a portfolio organized around youth ministry, evangelism, discipleship, and faith-based partnerships.

    How Youth for Christ Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size is $18,175 at the 25th percentile, $40,839 at the median, and $106,202 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list shows repeat support to the same recipients across multiple years, including Youth for Christ USA, Tacoma YFC, West Sound YFC, Central Ohio YFC, Bethel University, Metro Maryland YFC, and Youth for Christ International. That points to ongoing relationship-based funding rather than isolated one-time awards. The foundation operates as a grantmaking foundation tied to Youth for Christ’s mission; it does not fund individuals, and its active programs include both a scholarship mechanism and a matching-grant program. One active program accepts unsolicited applications, while another does not.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $3.7M

    Total Assets

    $40.1M

    Total Revenue

    $7.9M

    Total Expenses

    $4.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $18K and $106K, with a median of $41K.

    25th Percentile

    $18K

    Median

    $41K

    75th Percentile

    $106K

    Geographic Reach

    National22 states funded
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    Funding Style

    unrestricted/core mission supportorganizational/capacity supportmulti-recipient/portfolio grantsfaith-based ministry/partnership funding

    Topics

    faith-based youth developmentChristian campus ministries and student supportchurch and local congregation supportinternational Christian missions/YFC internationalfaith-based education (Christian universities and schools)

    Where Youth for Christ Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is national, and every recent grant listed goes to U.S. recipients. Washington is the top state by grant count, with Tacoma YFC in Tacoma and West Sound YFC in Bremerton among the recurring recipients. Colorado accounts for 18% of grants to recipients in the HQ state, with recipients in Englewood and Denver Area YFC in Denver. Other recipient cities appearing in the recent list include Columbus, Omaha, Grand Rapids, San Antonio, Baltimore, and Peoria.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Youth for Christ Foundation

    What is the foundation’s typical grant size?

    The grant-size distribution centers on a $40,839 median, with $18,175 at the 25th percentile and $106,202 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows some much larger awards tied to Youth for Christ USA, which indicates the portfolio includes both routine chapter support and larger operating gifts.

    Which kinds of organizations does Youth for Christ Foundation fund?

    It funds Youth for Christ chapters and affiliates, Youth for Christ USA, Youth for Christ International, Christian universities, and other faith-based ministries. Recent grantees include Tacoma YFC, West Sound YFC, Central Ohio YFC, Bethel University, and Metro Maryland YFC.

    Does the foundation make repeat grants to the same organizations?

    Yes. The recent grants list shows multiple years of support to Youth for Christ USA, Tacoma YFC, West Sound YFC, Central Ohio YFC, Bethel University, Metro Maryland YFC, and Youth for Christ International. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships with a core portfolio of recipients.

    Are grants limited to a specific geography?

    The foundation’s scope is national, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the recent grants shown. Washington is the top state by grant count, while 18% of grants go to recipients in Colorado, the foundation’s headquarters state.

    Can individuals apply for support?

    The foundation does not fund individuals as a general practice, but it does operate a Latimer Scholarship program for eligible young leaders associated with YFC. It also has an Abe Graber Grant program for Youth for Christ chapters, staff, and young leaders that uses participation and reporting requirements.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Youth for Christ Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $50 – $300

    Abe Graber Memorial Fund (Graber Grant)

    Evangelical ministryFund developmentStaff financial literacy+2 more

    Who can apply: Available to Youth For Christ chapters that embrace the See the Story development practice, accept the participation covenant, and submit monthly reports by the 5th of the following month. Participating staff must watch the Graber Origins video, complete an approved financial-literacy program, and maintain meaningful contact with assigned giving partners every 60 days, including two personal visits per year. Terms and requirements may change at the discretion of the Abe Graber Memorial Fund Committee.

    Deadline: Monthly reports are due by the 5th of the following month. Chapter camp-scholarship distributions are made in May based on the April report.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    YOUTH FOR CHRIST USAPARKER, CO$746,3562026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    NORTHERN COLORADO YFCGREELEY, CO$348,8622026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    TACOMA YFCTACOMA, WA$321,7932026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    CENTRAL OHIO YOUTH FOR CHRISTCOLUMBUS, OH$240,0502026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    WEST SOUND YFCBREMERTON, WA$227,8162026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    WEST MICHIGAN YFCGRAND RAPIDS, MI$164,0492026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    NORTHERN INDIANA YFCFORT WAYNE, IN$156,2912026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    SOUTH TEXAS YFC SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$154,1322026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    OMAHA YOUTH FOR CHRISTOMAHA, NE$151,5002026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    YOUTH FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONALPARKER, CO$141,5222026TO SUPPORT YFC INT'L'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    GREATER MIAMI YFCMIAMI, FL$136,8002026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    BETHEL UNIVERSITYMISHAWAKA, IN$130,7402026TO SUPPORT BETHEL UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    DENVER AREA YFCPARKER, CO$89,3692026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    HEART OF ILLINOIS YOUTH FOR CHRISTPEORIA, IL$76,1502026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    METRO MARYLAND YFCBALTIMORE, MD$73,5502026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    FRESNOMADERA YFCFRESNO, CA$68,7502026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    KALAMAZOO AREA YFCKALAMAZOO, MI$67,2392026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    GREATER IOWA YOUTH FOR CHRIST INCMASON CITY, IA$64,1502026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    CENTRAL INDIANA YFCINDIANAPOLIS, IN$58,4062026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    SIOUXLAND YFCSIOUX CITY, IA$50,4922026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    STATELINE YFCROCKFORD, IL$35,7502026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    IMPERIAL VALLEY YFCEL CENTRO, CA$33,8502026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    EASTWEST MINISTRIESPLANO, TX$32,4002026TO SUPPORT EAST/WEST MINISTRIES' EXEMPT PURPOSE
    ELEVATE PHOENIXPHOENIX, AZ$26,0002026TO SUPPORT ELEVATE PHOENIX'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    FCAKANSAS CITY, MS$25,0002026TO SUPPORT FCA'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    YFC HOUSTONPEARLAND, TX$20,1002026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    HAMPSTEAD YFC DBA MASON-DIXON YFCHAMPSTEAD, MD$12,6962026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCEGREENVILLE, SC$10,0002026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    PALM BEACH COUNTY YFCHAVERHILL, FL$9,6022026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    HEARTLAND YFCCEDAR RAPIDS, IA$8,7902026TO SUPPORT HEART OF YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    CENTRAL MARYLAND YFCHAGERSTOWN, MD$8,1482026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    ITASCA YFCGRAND RAPIDS, MN$7,7002026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    EAST MICHIGAN YFCPORT HURON, MI$7,4352026TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    Youth for Christ USAEnglewood, CO$584,6712025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Tacoma YFCTacoma, WA$433,1902025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    West Sound YFCBremerton, WA$337,0902025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Central Ohio YFCColumbus, OH$253,2632025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Omaha Youth for ChristOmaha, NE$158,4002025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    West Michigan YFCGrand Rapids, MI$148,5022025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    YFC - San AntonioSan Antonio, TX$136,0502025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Bethel UniversityMishawaka, IN$122,4002025To support Bethel University's exempt purpose
    Northern Indiana YFCFort Wayne, IN$112,0752025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Metro Maryland YFCBaltimore, MD$85,4092025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Youth for Christ InternationalEnglewood, CO$82,6832025To support YFC Int'l's exempt purpose
    Greater Miami YFCMiami, FL$78,3002025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Heart of Youth for ChristPeoria, IL$76,2002025To support Heart of YFC's exempt purpose
    Greater Iowa Youth For Christ IncMason City, IA$67,4002025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    FresnoMadera YFCFresno, CA$67,0502025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Siouxland YFCSioux City, IA$65,4692025To support YFC's exempt purpose
    Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$55,0002025To support Taylor University's exempt purpose

    YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA

    $746,356
    PARKER, CO2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    NORTHERN COLORADO YFC

    $348,862
    GREELEY, CO2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    TACOMA YFC

    $321,793
    TACOMA, WA2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    CENTRAL OHIO YOUTH FOR CHRIST

    $240,050
    COLUMBUS, OH2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    WEST SOUND YFC

    $227,816
    BREMERTON, WA2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    WEST MICHIGAN YFC

    $164,049
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    NORTHERN INDIANA YFC

    $156,291
    FORT WAYNE, IN2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    SOUTH TEXAS YFC SAN ANTONIO

    $154,132
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    OMAHA YOUTH FOR CHRIST

    $151,500
    OMAHA, NE2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    YOUTH FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL

    $141,522
    PARKER, CO2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC INT'L'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    GREATER MIAMI YFC

    $136,800
    MIAMI, FL2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    BETHEL UNIVERSITY

    $130,740
    MISHAWAKA, IN2026

    TO SUPPORT BETHEL UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    DENVER AREA YFC

    $89,369
    PARKER, CO2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    HEART OF ILLINOIS YOUTH FOR CHRIST

    $76,150
    PEORIA, IL2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    METRO MARYLAND YFC

    $73,550
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    FRESNOMADERA YFC

    $68,750
    FRESNO, CA2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    KALAMAZOO AREA YFC

    $67,239
    KALAMAZOO, MI2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    GREATER IOWA YOUTH FOR CHRIST INC

    $64,150
    MASON CITY, IA2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    CENTRAL INDIANA YFC

    $58,406
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    SIOUXLAND YFC

    $50,492
    SIOUX CITY, IA2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    STATELINE YFC

    $35,750
    ROCKFORD, IL2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    IMPERIAL VALLEY YFC

    $33,850
    EL CENTRO, CA2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    EASTWEST MINISTRIES

    $32,400
    PLANO, TX2026

    TO SUPPORT EAST/WEST MINISTRIES' EXEMPT PURPOSE

    ELEVATE PHOENIX

    $26,000
    PHOENIX, AZ2026

    TO SUPPORT ELEVATE PHOENIX'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    FCA

    $25,000
    KANSAS CITY, MS2026

    TO SUPPORT FCA'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    YFC HOUSTON

    $20,100
    PEARLAND, TX2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    HAMPSTEAD YFC DBA MASON-DIXON YFC

    $12,696
    HAMPSTEAD, MD2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE

    $10,000
    GREENVILLE, SC2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    PALM BEACH COUNTY YFC

    $9,602
    HAVERHILL, FL2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    HEARTLAND YFC

    $8,790
    CEDAR RAPIDS, IA2026

    TO SUPPORT HEART OF YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    CENTRAL MARYLAND YFC

    $8,148
    HAGERSTOWN, MD2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    ITASCA YFC

    $7,700
    GRAND RAPIDS, MN2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    EAST MICHIGAN YFC

    $7,435
    PORT HURON, MI2026

    TO SUPPORT YFC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

    Youth for Christ USA

    $584,671
    Englewood, CO2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Tacoma YFC

    $433,190
    Tacoma, WA2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    West Sound YFC

    $337,090
    Bremerton, WA2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Central Ohio YFC

    $253,263
    Columbus, OH2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Omaha Youth for Christ

    $158,400
    Omaha, NE2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    West Michigan YFC

    $148,502
    Grand Rapids, MI2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    YFC - San Antonio

    $136,050
    San Antonio, TX2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Bethel University

    $122,400
    Mishawaka, IN2025

    To support Bethel University's exempt purpose

    Northern Indiana YFC

    $112,075
    Fort Wayne, IN2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Metro Maryland YFC

    $85,409
    Baltimore, MD2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Youth for Christ International

    $82,683
    Englewood, CO2025

    To support YFC Int'l's exempt purpose

    Greater Miami YFC

    $78,300
    Miami, FL2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Heart of Youth for Christ

    $76,200
    Peoria, IL2025

    To support Heart of YFC's exempt purpose

    Greater Iowa Youth For Christ Inc

    $67,400
    Mason City, IA2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    FresnoMadera YFC

    $67,050
    Fresno, CA2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Siouxland YFC

    $65,469
    Sioux City, IA2025

    To support YFC's exempt purpose

    Taylor University

    $55,000
    Upland, IN2025

    To support Taylor University's exempt purpose