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Private foundation · EIN 39-0945311

Youth Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Youth Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $123K in grants and contributions paid across 99 grants, with $3.15M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to La Causa Inc, Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County and Blessings in a Backpack.

How to request funding

Contact
Scott Bush
Phone
4147784929
Address
11430 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, Wi, 53226
Form and materials
Grant applicants must complete the youth foundation's application form and submit all required documents including a copy of the applicant's irs determination letter; current financial statements; most recent audit, review, or compilation report; a project or program budget; and the names of the applicant's directors or trustees.
Deadlines
December 15th, march 15th, june 15th, and september 15th for the respective grant cycles
Restrictions
The youth foundation's mission is to assist and promote the welfare and betterment of children and young people up to twenty-five years of age that contribute to their physical and intellectual development and formation of character. all grants made by the youth foundation must meet these criteria. all grant awards are for a period of one year.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
La Causa IncMilwaukee, WISocial Services$3,800
Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha CountyWaukesha, WISocial Services$3,000
Blessings in a BackpackWaukesha, WISocial Services$3,000
Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WIEducation$2,881
Girls Rock MkeMilwaukee, WIArts$2,500
Mke Urban StablesMilwaukee, WISocial Services$2,500
Variety - the Children's Charity of WisconsinElm Grove, WISocial Services$2,500
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee CountyWauwatosa, WISocial Services$2,500
Future Urban Leaders FoundationMilwaukee, WIEducation$2,500
Chosen Inc of WisconsinWaukesha, WISocial Services$2,000
Milwaukee Christian CenterMilwaukee, WISocial Services$2,000
Cops and Kids FoundationSussex, WISocial Services$2,000
Milwaukee Diaper MissionCudahy, WISocial Services$2,000
Spina Bifida WisconsinWauwatosa, WISocial Services$2,000
Logan James Herr Foundation IncMadison, WISocial Services$2,000
Neighborhood House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIEducation$2,000
Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WIEducation$2,000
Xalaat Africa Drum & Dance for LifeMilwaukee, WIArts$1,500
True SkoolMilwaukee, WIArts$1,500
Above the Clouds IncMilwaukee, WIArts$1,500
Wild Space Dance CompanyMilwaukee, WIArts$1,500
Civic Music MkeMilwaukee, WIArts$1,500
Pets Helping PlaceGreenfield, WIEducation$1,500
Homeless Veterans InitiativeWest Allis, WISocial Services$1,500
Coreel CentroMilwaukee, WISocial Services$1,500

The 25 largest of 99 grants listed on the return. 6 grants to individuals ($6K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Youth Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Grant applicants must complete the youth foundation's application form and submit all required documents including a copy of the applicant's irs determination letter; current financial statements; most recent audit, review, or compilation report; a project or program budget; and the names of the applicant's directors or trustees.. Deadlines: December 15th, march 15th, june 15th, and september 15th for the respective grant cycles. Restrictions: The youth foundation's mission is to assist and promote the welfare and betterment of children and young people up to twenty-five years of age that contribute to their physical and intellectual development and formation of character. all grants made by the youth foundation must meet these criteria. all grant awards are for a period of one year.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Youth Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $122,759 in grants and contributions paid (99 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Youth Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to La Causa Inc (WI), $3.8K, Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (WI), $3K, Blessings in a Backpack (WI), $3K, Sharp Literacy (WI), $2.88K and Girls Rock Mke (WI), $2.5K.