Youthprise
Youthprise
Youthprise
AI Summary
Youthprise is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $4.3M across 66 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; its grants are relationship-based and made by invitation only, and nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Youthprise (the Organization) is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2010 by The McKnight Foundation. Youthprise is a youth-centered philanthropic organization that invests in the future of Minnesota by investing in youth. Our mission is to increase equity with and for Minnesota's indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. We envision a Minnesota where outcomes for youth are no longer predictable by race, geography, or socioeconomic status. We strategically combine funding, capacity building, policy advocacy, and research, and authentically engage young people in our governance and operations.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HALLIE Q BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER INC
St. Paul, MN
$2.6M
5%
NORTHFIELD HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
NORTHFIELD, MN
$2.6M
5%
FamilyWise Services
Minneapolis, MN
$1.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
85
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$17K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 327 grantees
- 79 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Youthprise?
No. Youthprise does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Youthprise give?
Youthprise primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Mississippi, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Youthprise’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Youthprise fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Youthprise make each year?
In 2024, Youthprise awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $4.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Youthprise fund recently?
In 2024, Youthprise awarded grants to about 330 grantees. Recent grantees include HALLIE Q BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER INC, NORTHFIELD HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE, and FamilyWise Services. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Youthprise?
Youthprise does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.