AI Summary
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives aimed at enhancing youth firearms safety. With a total of $271K in grants paid to 39 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE, ENHANCE, AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND CLASSES TO EDUCATE YOUTH REGARDING THE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE HANDLING OF FIREARMS AND TO OTHERWISE PROMOTE AND FOSTER PROGRAMS INTENDED TO ELIMINATE FIREARMS ACCIDENTS.
Cause Areas
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Safety education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ABERDEEN GUN CLUB INC
Aberdeen, SD
$408.5K
22%
SPORTSMANS CLUB OF BROWN COUNTY
Aberdeen, SD
$242.1K
13%
WHITETAIL BOWMEN ARCHERY CLUB INC
Aberdeen, SD
$106.1K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC?
No. THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC give?
THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. 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 THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC make each year?
In 2025, THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $271 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ABERDEEN GUN CLUB INC, SPORTSMANS CLUB OF BROWN COUNTY, and WHITETAIL BOWMEN ARCHERY CLUB INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC?
THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FIREARMS SAFETY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.