Youth Development Grants

9,379 foundations$13.1B total annual giving$10K median grant69 states with funders

Discover 9,379 grantmaking foundations funding youth development programs, with combined annual giving of $13.1B. The median grant size for youth development is $10K.

Youth Development Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

9,379

Total Annual Giving

$13.1B

Total Assets Under Management

$184.3B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

69

Total Grants on Record

58,821

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding youth development that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)

Operational Grants (Operating Grant Portfolio)

From Joe C Davis Foundation

EducationCommunity and Social ServicesHealthcare+11 more

Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) in active IRS status; have an EIN registered with a Davidson County address and/or provide a major portion of services to Davidson County residents; maintain a current and complete GivingMatters.com profile; focus on Education, Community and Social Services, or Healthcare. Operational grants are not available for higher education, disability-focused organizations, disease-specific organizations, older adults, advocacy, research projects/programs, or national/international organizations. Organizations should be located in and directly serving Nashville, Tennessee.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: $5K – $25K

Schneider Foundation General Grants

From Schneider Foundation

educationgifted and talented childrenyouth development

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. The foundation does not support individual scholarships, endowment campaigns, events, general fundraising drives, or nongovernmental agencies without 501(c)(3) status.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: $15K – $50K

Silver Family Foundation General Youth Development Grants

From Silver Family Foundation C/O Walter Berlingo and

youth developmentmentoringacademic intervention+6 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the United States, based in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho, serving underserved school-aged youth (pre-school through college ages) through a long-term, transformative program aligned with the foundation's funding priorities. The foundation does not fund individuals, one-time events, most capital campaigns, organizations outside Oregon/Washington/Idaho, or programs without established measurement tools or processes.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $2K

Bonnie Kay Rocco Community Kindness Fund

From Marshall Community Foundation

community kindnessyouth developmentlibraries+2 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit organizations; examples include Calhoun County 4-H, Marshall and Tekonsha Public Libraries, local elementary schools, and Marshall and Tekonsha High Schools’ Athletic Departments.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Up to $3K

Responsive Grants

From Greater Salina Community Foundation

Program initiatives and enhancementCommunity resource centersOutreach+6 more

Who can apply: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and religious organizations. Grants are limited to the Saline County area, with some exceptions. Other organizations may partner with an eligible fiscal agent.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Varies

50/50 Raffle Community Grants

From Nolan Ryan Foundation

community developmentyouth serviceseducation+1 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Texas (local nonprofits in Central Texas encouraged to apply).

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Largest Youth Development Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National
Start Early

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$36.8M

Total Assets

$124.4M

Median Grant

$223K

O99Regional
NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Irving, TX

Annual Giving

$33.9M

Total Assets

$137.8M

Median Grant

$26K

O41National
MICHIGAN MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

ALMA, MI

Annual Giving

$27.7M

Total Assets

$137.1M

Median Grant

$23K

O55Regional
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN TENNESSEE

KNOXVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$19.6M

Total Assets

$1.8M

Median Grant

$103K

O192Local
Champions Off the Field

Austin, TX

Annual Giving

$15.6M

Total Assets

$1M

Median Grant

$1.4M

O50Regional
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA INC

BRANDON, FL

Annual Giving

$15.2M

Total Assets

$1.7M

Median Grant

$515K

O31BLocal

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Where Youth Development Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

881

Total Giving

$790.7M

Foundations

710

Total Giving

$879.2M

FloridaView all
Foundations

666

Total Giving

$420.4M

New YorkView all
Foundations

453

Total Giving

$701.3M

ON
Foundations

402

Total Giving

$21.8M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

384

Total Giving

$175.4M

Foundations

369

Total Giving

$168.5M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

361

Total Giving

$68.7M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

298

Total Giving

$219.7M

QC
Foundations

273

Total Giving

$1.3M

MichiganView all
Foundations

247

Total Giving

$99.4M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

203

Total Giving

$260.3M

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

197

Total Giving

$304.2M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

195

Total Giving

$94.7M

WashingtonView all
Foundations

192

Total Giving

$715.6M

Types of Foundations in Youth Development

Family Foundation3,068 (32.7%)

$1.7B in annual giving

Independent Foundation2,265 (24.1%)

$1.4B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit1,556 (16.6%)

$577.6M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation441 (4.7%)

$74.1M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal324 (3.5%)

$186.5M in annual giving

Requires Review281 (3.0%)

$8.3M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation221 (2.4%)

$208M in annual giving

Other1,223 (13.0%)

$9B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Youth Development

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

39%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

72%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Youth Development foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 39% of Youth Development foundations actively fund new organizations, and 72% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Youth Development Grants

How many foundations fund youth development?
There are 9,379 grantmaking foundations that fund youth development programs across 69 states.
What is the median grant size for youth development?
The median grant from foundations funding youth development is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest youth development foundations?
The largest foundations funding youth development by annual giving include BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return), Start Early, with combined giving of $203M.
Which states have the most youth development funders?
The states with the most youth development foundations are California (881), Texas (710), Florida (666). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find youth development grants for my nonprofit?
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