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Who funds Advocates for Youth?

Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521173590

16 private foundations reported grants to Advocates for Youth in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $6.8 million across 16 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Westwind Foundation, with $2.2 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Advocates for Youth

All 16 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Westwind Foundation
Connecticut · 2024
To fund operating needs1$2.2 million
The Grove Foundation
California · 2024
General support, wise1$1.9 million
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Nebraska · 2025
General operating support1$1.6 million
Foundation to Promote Open Society
New York · 2024
To provide general support1$400,000
The Ford Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$250,000
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
California · 2024 · accepts applications
For general operating support1$150,000
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc
New York · 2023
Supporting youth1$140,000
P-Squared Philanthropies Inc
Delaware · 2024
AMAZE program and unrestricted1$100,000
The Irving Harris Foundation
Illinois · 2024
General operating support1$50,000
Tomberg Family Foundation
Washington · 2025 · accepts applications
General support1$13,333
Fred Says
Illinois · 2025
To sponsor programs with youth initiatives1$10,000
The Reis Foundation Inc
Maryland · 2024
General Support1$5,000
Kates Foundation Inc
Massachusetts · 2023
Charitable contribution1$4,000
Staritch Foundation Inc
New York · 2024
Support for educating youth in the areas of adolescent reproductive and sexual health1$1,000
Geiger Foundation Inc
Georgia · 2024
charitable contribution1$250
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$85

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Advocates for Youth?

Westwind Foundation, The Grove Foundation, The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society and The Ford Foundation, and 11 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Advocates for Youth get from foundations?

$6.8 million in 16 reported grants from 16 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Ford Foundation, The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation and Tomberg Family Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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