Discover 11,183 grantmaking foundations funding youth & children programs, with combined annual giving of $13.5B. The median grant size for youth & children is $10K.
Foundations
11,183
Total Annual Giving
$13.5B
Total Assets Under Management
$211.7B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
74
Total Grants on Record
259,922
Live programs funding youth & children that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation
Who can apply: Particular emphasis on K-12 and early childhood education centers in underserved communities.
From Ready for School Ready for Life
Who can apply: Accredited organizations and other nonprofit groups in North Carolina and South Carolina may apply. Eligible organizations must generally have two years of audited financial statements. Residential facilities, foster care programs, and adoption placement services must be accredited by the Council on Accreditation or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Startups, public schools, child care, early education, and afterschool programs are generally outside current funding areas; congregate care is not supported.
From Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Who can apply: Community-based charitable organizations with projects relevant to Central Georgia region. Operational expenses usually not funded. One proposal per organization in a 12-month period; organizations with two consecutive years of funding must wait two years to reapply. Final report required for prior grants.
From Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Who can apply: Eligible organizations must propose work benefiting Eastern Connecticut. Environmental youth programs are excluded from this category.
From Joe M & Doris R Dealey Family Foundation
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations seeking grants during the foundation's grant season; no further eligibility details were visible in the scraped content.
From Joseph B Whitehead Foundation
Who can apply: Funding may support state-level child welfare efforts; capital or capacity-building support for organizations providing residential or therapeutic care in metro Atlanta; and one-time needs of scaled afterschool or summer programs that support holistic youth development, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and have formal partnerships with metro Atlanta schools or districts. Applicants must also meet the Foundation's general eligibility requirements.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC | TAMPA, FL | $293.6M | $45M | $582K | P30 | Local |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | $120.5M | $95.2M | $52K | O230 | National |
| FLORIDA NETWORK OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $51.4M | $13M | $1M | P300 | Local |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return) | Atlanta, GA | $45.7M | $47.8M | $76K | O23 | National |
| Start Early | Chicago, IL | $36.8M | $124.4M | $223K | O99 | Regional |
| NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION | Irving, TX | $33.9M | $137.8M | $26K | O41 | National |
| COVENANT HOUSE | NEW YORK, NY | $32M | $161.9M | $1.7M | P300 | National |
| JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUND | KANSAS CITY, MO | $27.4M | $30.5M | $171K | P30 | Local |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $27M | $70.1M | $45K | O53 | National |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOUISVILLE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $22.4M | $18.7M | $76K | P30Z | Local |
TAMPA, FL
$293.6M
$45M
$582K
ATLANTA, GA
$120.5M
$95.2M
$52K
TALLAHASSEE, FL
$51.4M
$13M
$1M
Atlanta, GA
$45.7M
$47.8M
$76K
Irving, TX
$33.9M
$137.8M
$26K
KANSAS CITY, MO
$27.4M
$30.5M
$171K
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
$27M
$70.1M
$45K
LOUISVILLE, KY
$22.4M
$18.7M
$76K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,058 | $886.7M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 869 | $990.5M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 822 | $876.5M | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 555 | $777.6M | View all in New York | |
| Illinois | 485 | $235.8M | View all in Illinois | |
| Pennsylvania | 473 | $132M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Ohio | 423 | $237.6M | View all in Ohio | |
| ON | 402 | $21.8M | ||
| Massachusetts | 351 | $252.8M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Michigan | 291 | $75.6M | View all in Michigan | |
| QC | 273 | $1.3M | ||
| New Jersey | 263 | $270.7M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Georgia | 239 | $329.2M | View all in Georgia | |
| Missouri | 236 | $215.4M | View all in Missouri | |
| North Carolina | 232 | $140.6M | View all in North Carolina |
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$8.1B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
39%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
63%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Youth & Children foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 39% of Youth & Children foundations actively fund new organizations, and 63% accept unsolicited proposals.
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