Youth Development Grants in California

269 foundations fund youth development programs in California. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding youth development work in California, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 3 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 Nov 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Grant Guidelines

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

community developmentyoutheducation+1 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public non-profits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants; proposals should address Foundation priorities; grants are not made to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $1K – $10K

Education Grants

From Epperson Family Foundation Ua Dtd 9122006

educationyouth developmentK-12 education+1 more

Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.

Open nowCloses Dec 12, 2026Award: Up to $1K

Gilroy Foundation Youth Board Grants

From Gilroy Foundation

Youth developmentCommunity servicesEducation+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must meet the requirements in the Youth Board Grant Criteria and propose work serving the Gilroy or South County community.

Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026Award: Up to $4K

Abby's Foundation Annual Grants (General Project Grants)

From Abigail L Longenecker Memorial Foundation

children's servicesyouth developmentcommunity support

Who can apply: Applicant must be a nonprofit organization in Lancaster County. Funds requested must be used for specific projects that benefit children. Applicants must submit IRS 501(c)(3) designation and Form 990 or 990-EZ with the application.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $20K – $100K

NRPA x MLS GO Play Fund

From National Recreation and Park Association

Youth sportsSoccerSports access+2 more

Who can apply: Agencies must apply and complete the process to become an MLS GO League operator as part of eligibility.

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Largest Youth Development in California 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
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF VENICE

VENICE, CA

Annual Giving

$21.8M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$21.8M

O23ZLocal
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
Champions Off the Field

Austin, TX

Annual Giving

$15.6M

Total Assets

$1M

Median Grant

$1.4M

O50Regional
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$32.7M

Median Grant

$171K

O30National
SCHOOL'S OUT WASHINGTON

TUKWILA, WA

Annual Giving

$10.6M

Total Assets

$3.8M

Median Grant

$46K

O50Local
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE

NEWARK, NJ

Annual Giving

$9.6M

Total Assets

$8.6M

Median Grant

$111K

O99Local
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
KING PHILANTHROPIES INC

MENLO PARK, CA

Annual Giving

$9.3M

Total Assets

$553.5M

Median Grant

$625K

O50Regional
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$8.8M

Total Assets

$110M

Median Grant

$7.8M

O53Local
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
United Playaz Inc

San Francisco, CA

Annual Giving

$7.8M

Total Assets

$18.3M

Median Grant

$9.8M

O50Local
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
HAU'OLI MAU LOA FOUNDATION

HONOLULU, HI

Annual Giving

$7.1M

Total Assets

$155.9M

Median Grant

$178K

O20Local
California State Alliance of YMCAs

Sacramento, CA

Annual Giving

$7M

Total Assets

$1.2M

Median Grant

$73K

O20Local
Nafasi Fund

Huntsville, AL

Annual Giving

$7M

Total Assets

$3.8M

Median Grant

$24K

O50Regional
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5.2M

Total Assets

$59M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
Santa Monica Education Foundation

Santa Monica, CA

Annual Giving

$4.8M

Total Assets

$15.6M

Median Grant

$2.3M

O43Local
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$4M

Total Assets

$129.6M

Median Grant

$2.3M

O230Local

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