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    Youth for Christusa

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    Englewood, COWebsite3038439000

    About Youth for Christusa

    Supports the Youth For Christ mission by providing donor services, stewardship of assets, grant management, legacy-giving solutions, and resources to YFC chapters to advance evangelism and discipleship for young people.

    Focus Areas

    youth ministryevangelismdiscipleshipscholarshipsfaith formation

    Who They Fund

    mission-aligned nonprofit organizationslike-minded partner organizations

    Funding Style

    partnership/collaborationstrategic alignment (mission-aligned funding)partner-focused support

    Topics

    partnership development

    About Youth for Christusa

    Youth for ChristUSA Inc’s largest recent grant was $372,300 to YFC International in Englewood, Colorado, underscoring how closely the foundation’s giving is tied to the Youth for Christ network itself. The recent record shows support flowing to YFC affiliates, resources, and partner organizations that advance evangelism and discipleship for young people. That includes both large network-level awards and smaller chapter grants, alongside scholarship support and matching grants. The foundation’s giving is not limited to a single type of recipient. YFC Houston received $155,375 in 2025, while YFC Southern Indiana received $62,026 the same year, showing that the organization backs local chapters as well as national entities. Other grants went to groups such as South Pointe YFC, Oklahoma YFC, and YFC Western North Carolina, all identified as like-minded partners. The structure of the funding points to a foundation that uses grantmaking to strengthen a mission-aligned youth ministry network rather than to fund unrelated outside causes.

    What Youth for Christusa Funds

    Youth for ChristUSA Inc supports youth ministry through a mix of chapter grants, scholarship aid, and partner funding. In youth ministry and network support, it gave $43,182 to YFC International in 2024 and $21,648 to Denver Area YFC in 2025, both identified as like-minded partners. Scholarship support is another active area. The Latimer Scholarship is a separate program with an application packet available through the foundation website, and the foundation also lists camp scholarships within the Abe Graber Memorial Fund. Capacity-building and fund development appear in the Abe Graber Memorial Fund, which provides matching grants to Youth for Christ chapters, staff, and young leaders who meet participation, reporting, and financial literacy requirements. That same program also supports camp scholarships for participating chapters. In addition, the foundation funded Youth For Christ Resources with $10,676 in 2024, showing support for operational infrastructure within the network.

    How Youth for Christusa Gives

    Typical grant size sits at $8,262 at the 25th percentile, $11,700 at the median, and $30,457 at the 75th percentile, which shows a mix of modest chapter support and larger network-level awards. The recent grants list includes repeat recipients across years, including YFC International, YFC Foundation, West Michigan Youth For Christ, and Palm Beach County YFC, indicating ongoing support rather than one-off awards. The foundation also makes program-related investments. Grantmaking appears mission-aligned and partner-focused, with structured programs that include an open application process for the Latimer Scholarship and unsolicited participation for the Abe Graber Memorial Fund.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $537K

    Total Assets

    $20M

    Total Revenue

    $14.4M

    Total Expenses

    $14.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $8K and $30K, with a median of $12K.

    25th Percentile

    $8K

    Median

    $12K

    75th Percentile

    $30K

    Geographic Reach

    National17 states funded

    About 19% of grants go to recipients in WA.

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    Where Youth for Christusa Makes Grants

    Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the recent sample, with 36 grants to U.S. organizations. Colorado receives 19% of grants, but the reach is national and extends well beyond the headquarters state. Recent awards landed in Englewood and Denver, Colorado; Pearland, Texas; New Albany, Indiana; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Tacoma, Washington. Washington is the top state by grant count, showing a western concentration alongside broad national distribution.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Youth for Christusa

    How does Youth for ChristUSA Inc structure its grantmaking?

    It uses both general grant support and named programs. The recent record includes larger awards to YFC affiliates and partner organizations, while the active programs list the Latimer Scholarship and the Abe Graber Memorial Fund. The foundation also makes program-related investments.

    What kinds of organizations receive support?

    Recipients are mission-aligned nonprofit organizations and like-minded partner organizations within the Youth for Christ network. Recent grantees include local chapters, national entities, and resources organizations connected to youth ministry, evangelism, discipleship, and scholarships.

    What is the typical grant size?

    Typical grant size is $8,262 at the 25th percentile, $11,700 at the median, and $30,457 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also shows both smaller chapter awards and larger network-level gifts.

    Are there application-based opportunities?

    Yes. The Latimer Scholarship has an application and application packet available through the foundation website, and the Abe Graber Memorial Fund accepts unsolicited participation from eligible Youth for Christ chapters, staff, and young leaders.

    Does Youth for ChristUSA Inc fund outside the United States?

    The recent grant record shown here is entirely U.S.-based, with 36 grants to recipients in the United States. The geographic scope of giving is listed as national.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

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

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $50 – $300

    Abe Graber Memorial Fund (Graber Grant)

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    Who can apply: For YFC chapters that embrace 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 personal financial literacy program (or have previously done so), and maintain meaningful contact with assigned giving partners every 60 days.

    Deadline: Monthly reporting due by the 5th of the following month; chapter annual camp-scholarship distribution is made in May based on the April report.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    YFC HoustonPearland, TX$155,3752025Like-minded partner
    YFC Southern IndianaNew Albany, IN$62,0262025Like-minded partner
    YFC FoundationEnglewood, CO$45,0002025Like-minded partner
    Oklahoma YFCOklahoma City, OK$40,0002025Like-minded partner
    YFC Western North CarolinaWaynesville, NC$34,2002025Like-minded partner
    YFC Montcalm Mecosta CountiesCrystal, MI$28,2502025Like-minded partner
    Denver Area YFC (USA)Denver, CO$21,6482025Like-minded partner
    YFC Northern New MexicoSanta Fe, NM$19,3502025Like-minded partner
    West Michigan Youth For Christ (USA)Grand Rapids, MI$19,0002025Like-minded partner
    Omaha YFCOmaha, NE$15,5002025Like-minded partner
    YFC AlaskaAnchorage, AK$13,5442025Like-minded partner
    Hope SignsJacksonville, FL$13,0862025Like-minded partner
    YFC SacramentoWest Sacramento, CA$10,0002025Like-minded partner
    TulareKings Counties YFCVisalia, CA$10,0002025Like-minded partner
    YFC Northern IndianaFort Wayne, IN$8,9502025Like-minded partner
    Palm Beach County YFCWest Palm Beach, FL$8,6502025Like-minded partner
    Central Ohio YFCColumbus, OH$8,4002025Like-minded partner
    Manatee Youth for Christ DBA Suncoast Youth for ChristBradenton, FL$6,5862025Like-minded partner
    Bluewater Thumb YFCPigeon, MI$6,0002025Like-minded partner
    Hampstead YFC DBA Mason-Dixon YFCHampstead, MD$5,9502025Like-minded partner
    YFC InternationalEnglewood, CO$5,6302025Like-minded partner
    YFC InternationalEnglewood, CO$43,1822024Like-minded partner
    West Michigan Youth For Christ (USA)Grand Rapids, MI$29,2092024Like-minded partner
    Polk County YFCWinter Haven, FL$12,0002024Like-minded partner
    Palm Beach County YFCWest Palm Beach, FL$11,4002024Like-minded partner
    Manatee Youth for Christ DBA Suncoast Youth for ChristBradenton, FL$10,9152024Like-minded partner
    Youth For Christ ResourcesEnglewood, CO$10,6762024Like-minded partner
    Central Maryland YFC (USA)Hagerstown, MD$10,0002024Like-minded partner
    Badgerland YFC (USA)Fond du Lac, WI$7,8502024Like-minded partner
    Kalamazoo Area YFCKalamazoo, MI$7,2762024Like-minded partner
    Tacoma Area YFC (USA)Tacoma, WA$6,9612024Like-minded partner
    Greater Iowa Youth for Christ IncMason City, IA$6,9002024Like-minded partner
    Greater Greensboro YFCGreensboro, NC$5,8592024Like-minded partner
    YFC InternationalEnglewood, CO$372,3002023Like minded partner
    YFC FoundationEnglewood, CO$98,9002023Like minded partner
    South Pointe YFCBourbonnais, IL$43,5122023Like minded partner

    YFC Houston

    $155,375
    Pearland, TX2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Southern Indiana

    $62,026
    New Albany, IN2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Foundation

    $45,000
    Englewood, CO2025

    Like-minded partner

    Oklahoma YFC

    $40,000
    Oklahoma City, OK2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Western North Carolina

    $34,200
    Waynesville, NC2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Montcalm Mecosta Counties

    $28,250
    Crystal, MI2025

    Like-minded partner

    Denver Area YFC (USA)

    $21,648
    Denver, CO2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Northern New Mexico

    $19,350
    Santa Fe, NM2025

    Like-minded partner

    West Michigan Youth For Christ (USA)

    $19,000
    Grand Rapids, MI2025

    Like-minded partner

    Omaha YFC

    $15,500
    Omaha, NE2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Alaska

    $13,544
    Anchorage, AK2025

    Like-minded partner

    Hope Signs

    $13,086
    Jacksonville, FL2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Sacramento

    $10,000
    West Sacramento, CA2025

    Like-minded partner

    TulareKings Counties YFC

    $10,000
    Visalia, CA2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC Northern Indiana

    $8,950
    Fort Wayne, IN2025

    Like-minded partner

    Palm Beach County YFC

    $8,650
    West Palm Beach, FL2025

    Like-minded partner

    Central Ohio YFC

    $8,400
    Columbus, OH2025

    Like-minded partner

    Manatee Youth for Christ DBA Suncoast Youth for Christ

    $6,586
    Bradenton, FL2025

    Like-minded partner

    Bluewater Thumb YFC

    $6,000
    Pigeon, MI2025

    Like-minded partner

    Hampstead YFC DBA Mason-Dixon YFC

    $5,950
    Hampstead, MD2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC International

    $5,630
    Englewood, CO2025

    Like-minded partner

    YFC International

    $43,182
    Englewood, CO2024

    Like-minded partner

    West Michigan Youth For Christ (USA)

    $29,209
    Grand Rapids, MI2024

    Like-minded partner

    Polk County YFC

    $12,000
    Winter Haven, FL2024

    Like-minded partner

    Palm Beach County YFC

    $11,400
    West Palm Beach, FL2024

    Like-minded partner

    Manatee Youth for Christ DBA Suncoast Youth for Christ

    $10,915
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Like-minded partner

    Youth For Christ Resources

    $10,676
    Englewood, CO2024

    Like-minded partner

    Central Maryland YFC (USA)

    $10,000
    Hagerstown, MD2024

    Like-minded partner

    Badgerland YFC (USA)

    $7,850
    Fond du Lac, WI2024

    Like-minded partner

    Kalamazoo Area YFC

    $7,276
    Kalamazoo, MI2024

    Like-minded partner

    Tacoma Area YFC (USA)

    $6,961
    Tacoma, WA2024

    Like-minded partner

    Greater Iowa Youth for Christ Inc

    $6,900
    Mason City, IA2024

    Like-minded partner

    Greater Greensboro YFC

    $5,859
    Greensboro, NC2024

    Like-minded partner

    YFC International

    $372,300
    Englewood, CO2023

    Like minded partner

    YFC Foundation

    $98,900
    Englewood, CO2023

    Like minded partner

    South Pointe YFC

    $43,512
    Bourbonnais, IL2023

    Like minded partner