Youth Development Grants

9,376 foundations$11.2B total annual giving$10K median grant70 states with funders

Discover 9,376 grantmaking foundations funding youth development programs, with combined annual giving of $11.2B. The median grant size for youth development is $10K.

Youth Development Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

9,376

Total Annual Giving

$11.2B

Total Assets Under Management

$185.7B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

Total Grants on Record

204,216

Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)Award: $250+

Lazare & Charlotte Kaplan Foundation Community Grants

From Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation

Youth developmentEducationArts and sciences+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be charitable organizations or community programs/projects serving Livingston Manor first, and then the Town of Rockland if funds allow. Projects should fit the foundation's mission and priorities, be supplemental rather than responsibilities of schools or government agencies, and address needs that would not be met without the grant. Applicants are evaluated on mission fit, effectiveness, organizational capacity and reputation, and number of people served. Prior-year recipients may apply, though priority may be given to new applicants.

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Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposals

Youth Development Program Funding (Legacy Partners)

From Broyhill Family Foundation

Youth developmentAfter-school and youth servicesProgram continuation/expansion

Who can apply: Organizations providing youth development programs, preferably established partners or legacy programs; preference for programs already in place.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: Up to $3K

Responsive Grants

From Greater Salina Community Foundation

Program initiatives and enhancementCommunity resource centersOutreach+5 more

Who can apply: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, education, and government entities. Grants are intended for nonprofit needs and projects serving the community.

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Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026Award: Up to $1K

Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education

From Maine Community Foundation

ArtsCultureHumanities+2 more

Who can apply: Projects must serve grades 3–5 in public schools in Penobscot or Washington counties and involve professional artists and teachers in meaningful arts education.

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Open nowCloses Jan 15, 2027

Youth Programs

From Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Youth development

Who can apply: Projects and programs must further youth development and meet the program's eligibility requirements.

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Open nowCloses Jan 15, 2027

Youth Programs Grants

From Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Youth development

Who can apply: Charitable projects and programs advancing youth development may apply; detailed program guidelines apply.

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Largest Youth Development Foundations

Foundation	Location	Annual Giving	Total Assets	Median Grant	NTEE	Scope
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA	ATLANTA, GA	$120.5M	$95.2M	$52K	O230	National
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
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA	COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	$27M	$70.1M	$45K	O53	National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America	Tampa, FL	$21M	$51M	$93K	O55	National
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN TENNESSEE	KNOXVILLE, TN	$19.6M	$1.8M	$103K	O192	Local
Champions Off the Field	Austin, TX	$15.6M	$1M	$1.4M	O50	Regional
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA INC	BRANDON, FL	$15.2M	$1.7M	$515K	O31B	Local
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN	PORTLAND, OR	$13.5M	$32.7M	$171K	O30	National

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

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

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$32.7M

Median Grant

$171K

O30National

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State

Foundation Type

Grant Size

Where Youth Development Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

State	Foundations	Total Annual Giving
California	881	$751.3M	View all in California
Texas	710	$895.7M	View all in Texas
Florida	666	$412.5M	View all in Florida
New York	454	$702.5M	View all in New York
ON	402	$21.8M
Illinois	384	$175.2M	View all in Illinois
Ohio	369	$206.4M	View all in Ohio
Pennsylvania	361	$74.1M	View all in Pennsylvania
Massachusetts	298	$202.7M	View all in Massachusetts
QC	273	$1.3M
Michigan	247	$67.8M	View all in Michigan
New Jersey	202	$250.3M	View all in New Jersey
Georgia	197	$304.5M	View all in Georgia
Wisconsin	195	$139.9M	View all in Wisconsin
Washington	192	$716.6M	View all in Washington

CaliforniaView all

Foundations

881

Total Giving

$751.3M

TexasView all

Foundations

710

Total Giving

$895.7M

FloridaView all

Foundations

666

Total Giving

$412.5M

New YorkView all

Foundations

454

Total Giving

$702.5M

Foundations

402

Total Giving

$21.8M

IllinoisView all

Foundations

384

Total Giving

$175.2M

OhioView all

Foundations

369

Total Giving

$206.4M

PennsylvaniaView all

Foundations

361

Total Giving

$74.1M

MassachusettsView all

Foundations

298

Total Giving

$202.7M

Foundations

273

Total Giving

$1.3M

MichiganView all

Foundations

247

Total Giving

$67.8M

New JerseyView all

Foundations

202

Total Giving

$250.3M

GeorgiaView all

Foundations

197

Total Giving

$304.5M

WisconsinView all

Foundations

195

Total Giving

$139.9M

WashingtonView all

Foundations

192

Total Giving

$716.6M

Types of Foundations in Youth Development

Family Foundation

32.7%

3,07032.7%$1.7B

Family Foundation3,070 (32.7%)

$1.7B in annual giving

Independent Foundation

24.3%

2,27924.3%$1.4B

Independent Foundation2,279 (24.3%)

$1.4B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit

16.7%

1,56216.7%$598.9M

Operating Nonprofit1,562 (16.7%)

$598.9M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation

4404.7%$74.1M

Private Operating Foundation440 (4.7%)

$74.1M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal

3273.5%$173M

Service Club / Fraternal327 (3.5%)

$173M in annual giving

Requires Review

2492.7%$6.2M

Requires Review249 (2.7%)

$6.2M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation

2222.4%$201.3M

Corporate Foundation222 (2.4%)

$201.3M in annual giving

Other

13.1%

1,22713.1%$7.1B

Other1,227 (13.1%)

$7.1B in annual giving

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Typical Grant Profile in Youth Development

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

39%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

64%

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 64% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Youth Development Grants

How many foundations fund youth development?

There are 9,376 grantmaking foundations that fund youth development programs across 70 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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