How to apply
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. Contact: Scott Bush, 11430 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, Wi, 4147784929 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.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 99 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LA Causa IncMilwaukee, WI | Social services | $3,800 |
| Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha CountyWaukesha, WI | Social services | $3,000 |
| Blessings in a BackpackWaukesha, WI | Social services | $3,000 |
| Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WI | Education | $2,881 |
| Girls Rock MkeMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $2,500 |
| Mke Urban StablesMilwaukee, WI | Social services | $2,500 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of WisconsinElm Grove, WI | Social services | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army of Milwaukee CountyWauwatosa, WI | Social services | $2,500 |
| Future Urban Leaders FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Education | $2,500 |
| Chosen Inc of WisconsinWaukesha, WI | Social services | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Christian CenterMilwaukee, WI | Social services | $2,000 |
| Cops and Kids FoundationSussex, WI | Social services | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Diaper MissionCudahy, WI | Social services | $2,000 |
| Spina Bifida WisconsinWauwatosa, WI | Social services | $2,000 |
| Logan James Herr Foundation IncMadison, WI | Social services | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| Xalaat Africa Drum & Dance for LifeMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,500 |
| True SkoolMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,500 |
| Above the Clouds IncMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,500 |
| Wild Space Dance CompanyMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,500 |
| Civic Music MkeMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,500 |
| Pets Helping PlaceGreenfield, WI | Education | $1,500 |
| Homeless Veterans InitiativeWest Allis, WI | Social services | $1,500 |
| Coreel CentroMilwaukee, WI | Social services | $1,500 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable FoundationMadison, WI | Education | $1,500 |
| Kingdom WorkersWaukesha, WI | Education | $1,500 |
| St Anthony SchoolMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,500 |
| Securefutures FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,500 |
| Girls on the Run Southeastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,500 |
| Next Act TheatreMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,278 |
| St Anthony SchoolMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,200 |
| The Milwaukee Choristers IncMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,200 |
| Latino Arts IncMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,200 |
| Lynden Sculpture GardenMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,200 |
| Eastbrook AcademyMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,200 |
| Artists Working in EducationMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,200 |
| Life NavigatorsWauwatosa, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| FIRST Stage Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| Ex FabulaMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| Qausimondo Physical TheatreMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| Hmong American Friendship AssociationMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| Black Arts MkeMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| Artworks for MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Academy of ScienceMilwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,000 |
| St Thomas Moore High SchoolMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Next Door FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Community ServicesMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Hear WisconsinWest Allis, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| All Hands Boatworks IncMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| CASA Guadalupe Education CenterWest Bend, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Domes AllianceMilwaukee, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Pillows With WingsWaukesha, WI | Social services | $1,000 |
| Lad LakeMilwaukee, WI | Social services | $1,000 |
| The Blue Lotus CenterWest Bend, WI | Social services | $1,000 |
| Walker's Point Youth and Family CenterMilwaukee, WI | Social services | $1,000 |
| Hope Center IncWaukesha, WI | Social services | $1,000 |
By state: Wisconsin 98 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Youth Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Youth Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. 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;… Deadlines: December 15th, march 15th, june 15th, and september 15th for the respective grant cycles.
How much does Youth Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $123K across 99 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Youth Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (98 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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