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Youth Foundation Inc

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-0945311 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$123K
Organizations funded93
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.2M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactSCOTT BUSH
Address11430 WEST NORTH AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53226
Phone4147784929
Form and materialsGRANT 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.
DeadlinesDECEMBER 15TH, MARCH 15TH, JUNE 15TH, AND SEPTEMBER 15TH FOR THE RESPECTIVE GRANT CYCLES
RestrictionsTHE 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.

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education44
  • Human Services36
  • Arts & Culture24
  • Children & Youth8
  • Animal Welfare2
  • Environment2

Where it gives

1% of grants went outside Wisconsin.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

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
Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable FoundationMadison, WIEducation$1,500
Kingdom WorkersWaukesha, WIEducation$1,500
St Anthony SchoolMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,500
Securefutures FoundationMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,500
Girls on the Run Southeastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,500
Next Act TheatreMilwaukee, WIArts$1,278
St Anthony SchoolMilwaukee, WIArts$1,200
The Milwaukee Choristers IncMilwaukee, WIArts$1,200
Latino Arts IncMilwaukee, WIArts$1,200
Lynden Sculpture GardenMilwaukee, WIArts$1,200
Eastbrook AcademyMilwaukee, WIArts$1,200
Artists Working in EducationMilwaukee, WIArts$1,200
Life NavigatorsWauwatosa, WIArts$1,000
First Stage Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIArts$1,000
Ex FabulaMilwaukee, WIArts$1,000
Qausimondo Physical TheatreMilwaukee, WIArts$1,000
Hmong American Friendship AssociationMilwaukee, WIArts$1,000
Black Arts MkeMilwaukee, WIArts$1,000
Artworks for MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIArts$1,000
Milwaukee Academy of ScienceMilwaukee, WIArts$1,000
St Thomas Moore High SchoolMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
Next Door FoundationMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
Wisconsin Community ServicesMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
Hear WisconsinWest Allis, WIEducation$1,000
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
All Hands Boatworks IncMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
Casa Guadalupe Education CenterWest Bend, WIEducation$1,000
Milwaukee Domes AllianceMilwaukee, WIEducation$1,000
Pillows With WingsWaukesha, WISocial services$1,000
Lad LakeMilwaukee, WISocial services$1,000
The Blue Lotus CenterWest Bend, WISocial services$1,000
Walker's Point Youth and Family CenterMilwaukee, WISocial services$1,000
Hope Center IncWaukesha, WISocial services$1,000

Showing the 60 largest of 93 grants to organizations.

The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($6,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$122,75999
2024$116,556103
2023$120,32891

Sources

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