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Whitney Young Childrens Foundation is a private corporation based in PLS VRDS EST, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Steve Young. It holds total assets of $91K. Annual income is reported at $148K. Total assets have decreased from $124K in 2011 to $91K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Whitney Young Childrens Foundation has made 128 grants totaling $775K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $67K in 2020 to $154K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $300K distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$16K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 128 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, MA.
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation has distributed a total of $775K across 128 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation is headquartered in PLS VRDS EST, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlene Young | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J Stephen Young | DIRECTOR, TREASURER & SECR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Logan Young Meyer | VICE PRESIDENT & ASSISTANT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan Young | VICE PRESIDENT & ASSISTANT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$91K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$91K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
128
Total Giving
$775K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S Hospital Los AngelesWYCF ISSUED A $15,000 CHALLENGE GRANT TO MEMBERS OF THE PENINSULA COMMITTEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO DONATE MONEY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS FOR THE "LITERALLY HEALING" PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES NEW BOOKS FOR CHLA PATIENTS AND SIBLINGS. PCCH AND 2 PVPUSD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS EXCEEDED THE CHALLENGE, DONATING $20,250 AND WYCF MATCHED THAT FOR A TOTAL OF $40,500.00. | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| National Charity League Pennisula ChapterTHIS $10,000 GRANT WILL FUND 2 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADS & 6 CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, ALL OF WHOM HAVE DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC SUCCESS & GREAT FINANCIAL AID. | Irvine, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aquarium Of The PacificTHIS $10,000 GRANT WILL ENABLE THE OCEAN SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO EDUCATE FUTURE SCIENTISTS VIA MOBILE EDUCATION CLASSROOM VISITS TO TITLE 1 SCHOOLS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIELD TRIPS TO AOP. | Long Beach, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Posse Foundation Los AngelesTHIS $10,000 SUPPORTED THE PRE-COLLEGIATE TRAINING (PCT) PROGRAM, AN 8-MONTH SERIES OF WEEKLY WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER RETREATS FOR NEWLY SELECTED POSSE SCHOLARS PRIOR TO MATRICULATING. WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON WRITING , FINANCIAL LITERACY, RESUME WRITING, LEADERSHIP AND BECOMING AN ACTIVE AGENT OF CHANGE, AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION. | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Harbor Interfaith Services IncTHIS $7,500 GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE KIDS CLUB FOR SCHOOL AGE YOUTH, WHICH EDUCATES THE KIDS WHILE PARENTS ARE BEING TRAINED AND/OR EMPLOYED. FUNDS WILL BE USED AS NEEDED TO HIRE STAFF, BUY COMPUTERS, LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT MATERIALS. | San Pedro, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Red Star RidersTHIS $7,500 WILL BE USED FOR SPECIALIZED ADAPTIVE TRICYCLES AND BICYCLES FOR KIDS WHO FACE PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS AND HEALTH OBSTACLES. THE BIKES DEVELOP STRENGTH AND CONFIDENCE AND PROMOTE INCLUSION. | Camarillo, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network"THIS $5,000 GRANT WILL SPONSOR CAMP ESCAPADES ACTIVITIES WHICH PROVIDE FOR SENSORY EXPERIENCES, DANCE, SPORTS, FINE MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, GAMES AND WATER PLAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS." | Torrance, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| My Friend'S PlaceTHIS $5,000 GRANT WILL HELP YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS MOVE TOWARD WELLNESS, STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, BY PROVIDING MEALS, CLOTHING, EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ASSESSMENT, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND HOUSING SUPPORT. | Hollywood, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rainbow ServicesTHIS $5,000 GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE GROWING PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AIMED AT EARLY INTERVENTION OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AND INSTILLING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP HABITS TO LAST THROUGH THEIR ADULT LIVES. | San Pedro, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sharefest Community DevelopmentTHIS $5,000 GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE JOB PLACEMENT, APPRENTICESHIP MATCH OR ENROLLMENT IN A CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. | San Pedro, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Los Angeles ChallengeTHIS $5,000 GRANT PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FROM THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA SO THAT THEY CAN EXPERIENCE A PRIVATE -SCHOOL EDUCATION AND THE GOAL OF PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN AN OPTIMAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Sunshine Kids FoundationTHIS $5,000 GRANT ENHANCED THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER BY PROVIDING THEM WITH POSITIVE GROUP EXPERIENCES SO THAT THEY CAN CONTINUE TO PLAY, DREAM AND ACHIEVE. | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Volunteer CenterTHIS $5,000 GRANT SUPPORTED PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON INCREASING EMPATHY AND RESILIENCE AMONG TEENS, WHILE USING VOLUNTEER SERVICE AS THE MEANS OF IMPARTING THESE LIFETIME GIFTS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. | Torrance, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| We Are Brave TogetherTHIS $5,000 DONATION SUPPORTED THE WE ARE BRAVE TOGETHER RETREAT EXPENSES (I.E., HOUSING COSTS, SPEAKER FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS) FOR MOTHERS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN; A WEEKEND OF REST, RESPITE AND EDUCATION. | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary FoundationTHIS $5,000 GRANT WILL PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE PEDIATRIC UNIT AT THE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER TORRANCE. | Torrance, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| South Bay Families ConnectedTHIS $5,000 GRANT SUPPORTS EDUCATION OF K-12 STUDENTS IN 115 SOUTH BAY SCHOOLS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION, AND FENTANYL DANGERS. | Manhattan Beach, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Partners For Pediatric VisionTHIS $5,000 GRANT WILL HELP TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (BIRTH TO 18) WHO RECEIVE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE VISION CARE, ALONG WITH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES OF HIGHEST NEED. | Long Beach, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kat6 Foundation IncTHIS $5000 GRANT WILL FUND VITAL RESEARCH AND FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVES FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH KAT6, A RARE SYNDROME RESULTING FROM A MUTATION IN THE KAT6 GENE. | West Nyack, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Las FloristasTHIS $5000 GRANT SUPPORTS THE "MAKING ENDS MEET" PROGRAM, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TERMS OF FOOD INSECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS RELATED TO INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT APPOINTMENTS AT RANCHO LOS AMIGOS. | Whittier, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Manes For MovementTHIS $5,000 GRANT WILL PROVIDE EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPIES AND ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY. | Torrance, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Palos Verdes Performing Arts Education DepartmentTHIS $5,000 GRANT IS TO ASSIST WITH THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THE "READY, WILLING AND ABLE" CLASS FOR SPECIAL NEED STUDENTS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS AT THE PVPA. | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Committee Los Angeles PhilharmonicTHIS $5,000 GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE ANGEL FUND TO HELP MUSIC SPECIALISTS ON THE PV PENINSULA ENHANCE THEIR MUSIC PROGRAMS VIA THE PURCHASE OF MUSIC SCORES, NEW INSTRUMENTS, INSTRUMENT REPAIR, ETC. | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Committee Children'S HospitalTHIS $2,500 GRANT WILL SUPPORT TWO ENDOWMENTS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES THAT BENEFIT ENDOCRINOLOGY AND TRANSPLANT SURGERY PATIENTS. | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyTHIS $2,000 GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE 12 PEDIATRIC MS CENTERS WHICH PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION AND CARE TO CHILDREN (UP TO AGE 18) WITH MS AND RELATED DISORDERS. | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Madd)THIS $2,000 DONATION TO MADD WILL SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS REGARDING THE DANGERS OF DRINKING AND DRIVING AND SERVE THE VICTIMS OF THIS VIOLENT CRIME. | Westminster, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Long BeachTHIS $2,000 GIFT SUPPORTED THE 2023 WALK FOR KIDS AND RMH EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A "HOME-AWAY-FROM -HOME" FOR ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. | Long Beach, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| National Charity League - Peninsula ChapterTHIS $10,000 GRANT WILL FUND 2 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND 6 CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, ALL OF WHOM HAVE DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND GREAT FINANCIAL NEED. | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Harbor Interfaith ServicesTHIS 7,500 GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE HIS KIDS CLUB FOR SCHOOL AGE YOUTH WHILE PARENTS ARE BEING TRAINED AND/OR EMPLOYED. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HIRE STAFF, BUY COMPUTERS, LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT MATERIALS. | San Pedro, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Palos Verdes Performing Arts Education DeptTHIS $5000 GRANT IS TO ASSIST WITH THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THE ""READY, WILLING AND ABLE"" CLASS FOR SPECIAL NEED STUDENTS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS AT THE PVPA. | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Challenge TheTHIS $5000 GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FROM THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA SO THAT THEY CAN EXPERIENCE A PRIVATE -SCHOOL EDUCATION AND THE GOAL OF PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN AN OPTIMAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Volunteer Center TheTHIS $5000 GRANT WILL SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON INCREASING EMPATHY AND RESILIENCE WHILE USING VOLUNTEER SERVICE AS THE MEANS OF IMPARTING THESE LIFETIME GIFTS . | Torrance, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Providence Little Company Of MaryTHIS $5000 GRANT WILL PROVIDE INFANT CPR KITS TO EDUCATE NICU/PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AT DISCHARGE. THESE KITS PROVIDE PARENTS WITH OWN CPR DOLL SO SAFE DURING COVID. | Torrance, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Posse Foundation Los Angeles TheTHIS $5000 GRANT SUPPORTS THE PRE-COLLEGIATE TRAINING (PCT) PROGRAM, A 6-MONTH SERIES OF WEEKLY WORKSHOPS FOR NEWLY SELECTED POSSE SCHOLARS PRIOR TO MATRICULATING. WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON WRITING WORKSHOPS, FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, RESUME WORKSHOPS AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP."" | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |