Whitney Young Childrens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation is a private foundation in Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $156,550 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$156,550
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,250
- Assets$90,974
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $153,750 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $153,750 | 26 | $87,851 |
| 2024 | $156,550 | 26 | $90,974 |
How to apply
Whitney Young Childrens Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Whitney Young Childrens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $151,550 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Wycf 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 silver spur elementary school exceeded the challenge, donating $16,250 and wycf matched that amount. | $16,250 |
| The Posse Foundation Los Angeles | This grant 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. | $15,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | This grant will support the ocean science education program via scholarships for field trips to aop for title 1 schools educator led classroom programs. | $10,000 |
| National Charity League Pennisula Chapter | This grant will fund two college scholarships for high school grads & five continuing scholarships for college students, all of whom have demonstrated academic success & great financial aid. | $10,000 |
| Harbor Interfaith Services Inc | This grant will support the food pantry which provides holiday food baskets, as well as emergency supplies of groceries, donated clothing and personal hygiene items. | $7,500 |
| Red Star Riders | This 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. | $7,500 |
| Las Floristas | This grant will fund: 1) adolescent support group which meets in person monthly, allowing discharged patients and their families to continue the rehab process. And share coping strategies and resources, 2) occupational therapy "helping hands heal program" to fund six neurtransmitters and wrist orthotics for young patients. | $6,800 |
| KAT6 Foundation Inc | This 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. | $5,000 |
| Manes for Movement | This grant will provide equine assisted therapies and activities to children and adults with special needs in the south bay community. | $5,000 |
| Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network | This grant will sponsor two week sessions of camp escapades the summer camp for children with disabilities and assist in training the teen volunteers who are crucial to camp succes. | $5,000 |
| My Friend's Place | This 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. | $5,000 |
| Palos Verdes Performing Arts Education Department | This grant will support 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. | $5,000 |
| Partners for Pediatric Vision | This 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. | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic | This grant will support the angel fund to help music specialists on the pv peninsula enhance their middle and high school youth music programs. | $5,000 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation | This grant will fund teddy bears for pediatric patients and their families as ewll as kids in the emergency department. Such bears will mitigate anxiety and evoke feelings of safety, security and comfort. | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Services | This 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. | $5,000 |
| Sharefest Community Development | This grant supports the workforce development program designed to provide job placement, apprenticeship match or enrollment in a career technical education program. | $5,000 |
| South Bay Families Connected | This grant supports education of k - 12 students in 115 south bay schools regarding mental health and suicide prevention, and fentanyl dangers. | $5,000 |
| The Los Angeles Challenge | This 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. | $5,000 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | This 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. | $5,000 |
| The Volunteer Center | This $5,000 grant supported the impacy makers 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. | $5,000 |
| We Are Brave Together | This $5000 donation supported the we are brave together retreat expenses, (ie housing costs, speaker fees, scholarships) for mothers of special needs children who experience a weekend of education and respect. | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Committee Children's Hospital | This grant will support two associates chairs at children's hospital los angeles: pulmonology and sleep medicine, and opthamology. | $2,500 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Madd) | This donation to madd will support educational efforts regarding the dangers of drinking and driving and serve the victims of this violent crime. | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | This 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. | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Long Beach | This gift supported the 2024 walk for kids and rmh efforts to provide a "home-away-from -home" for ill children and their parents. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marlene Young
- J Stephen Young
- Logan Young Meyer
- Jonathan Young
Questions people ask
Does Whitney Young Childrens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whitney Young Childrens Foundation give?
$156,550 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Whitney Young Childrens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marlene Young (Director, President), J Stephen Young (Director, Treasurer & Secr), Logan Young Meyer (Vice President & Assistant) and Jonathan Young (Vice President & Assistant).
What does Whitney Young Childrens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.