Youth Service America
AI Summary
Youth Service America is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grants paid total of $517.1K across 13 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and instead funds by invitation and relationship-based engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Youth Service America is on a mission to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person in America. YSA activates young people ages 5-25 to find their voice take action and acquire powerful civic and 21st Century skills as they solve problems facing their communities. YSA supports its activation campaigns with grants training and resources and recognition programs for young people and their adult champions. Youth-led projects use Awareness Service Advocacy and Philanthropy ASAP strategies to create social and environmental change.
Cause Areas
1
Community service for youth
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY
Flint, MI
$125K
3%
Save The Children Federation Inc
Fairfield, CT
$48.9K
1%
THE SCRAP GALLERY
Cathedral City, CA
$45K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 81 grantees
- 41 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Youth Service America?
No. Youth Service America does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Youth Service America give?
Youth Service America primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Michigan, and Texas. 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 Youth Service America’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Youth Service America fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Youth Service America make each year?
In 2024, Youth Service America awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $337 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Youth Service America fund recently?
In 2024, Youth Service America awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY, Save The Children Federation Inc, and THE SCRAP GALLERY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Youth Service America?
Youth Service America does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.