Youth Development Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Margarita, California · EIN 95-6087465 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$64K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unr Foundation Scholarships | Reno, NV | General donation | $12,500 |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | General donation | $6,000 |
| Captain Paul Watson Foundation | New York, NY | General donation | $5,000 |
| Feline Network | San Luis Obispo, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Woods Humane Society Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | General donation | $2,500 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | Miles, TX | General donation | $2,500 |
| Pacific Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Animal Place Sanctuary | Grass Valley, CA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Animal Assistance League | Midway City, CA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Hutchinson Street Cat Society | Hutchinson, KS | General donation | $2,500 |
| Bark Ave Foundation | Studio City, CA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Gainesville, FL | General donation | $2,500 |
| Yosemite Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Xerces Society Inc | Washington, DC | General donation | $2,000 |
| Catalina Island Humane Society Inc | Avalon, CA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre | Burbank, CA | General donation | $1,500 |
| Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary | Arroyo Grande, CA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Physicians for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | General donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of Harbors | Newport Beach, CA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense | Cotati, CA | General donation | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mission Continues | Saint Louis, MO | General donation | $22,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | General donation | $22,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities | Chicago, IL | General donation | $22,000 |
| Unr Foundation Student Scholarships | Reno, NV | General donation | $12,500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Best Friends No Kill LA Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Hutchinson Street Cat Society | Hutchinson, KS | General donation | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Central Coast | Santa Barbara, CA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Hagerstown, MD | General donation | $10,000 |
| Capt Paul Watson Foundation | New York, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Animals Assistance League | Midway City, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Better Together Forever | Glendale, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Catalina Humane Society | Avalon, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | Forest Knolls, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Second Chance for Blind Dogs | Sherman Oaks, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | Ramona, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Spcala | Los Angeles, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Casa Slo | San Luis Obispo, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lumina Alliance | San Luis Obispo, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | Agoura Hills, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary | San Luis Obispo, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Four Rivers Community Radio | Ontario, OR | High school public programming scholarships | $5,000 |
| Iprc | Portland, OR | Youth scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,500 | 46 |
| 2022 | $88,211 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522889349100237
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6087465
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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