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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 39-0945311

Youth Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Milwaukee, WI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 99 grants and $122,759 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Scott Bush
11430 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 778-4929
Form and materials
Grant applicants must complete the youth foundation's application form and submit all required documents including a copy of the applicant's IRS determination letter; current financial statements; most recent audit, review, or compilation report; a project or program budget; and the names of the applicant's directors or trustees.
Deadlines
December 15th, march 15th, june 15th, and september 15th for the respective grant cycles
Restrictions
The youth foundation's mission is to assist and promote the welfare and betterment of children and young people up to twenty-five years of age that contribute to their physical and intellectual development and formation of character. All grants made by the youth foundation must meet these criteria. All grant awards are for a period of one year.
Contact
Scott Bush
11430 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 778-4929
Form and materials
Scholarship applicants must submit a high school or college transcript; a copy of act and/or sat scores; three letters of recommendations from a high school or college teacher, a member of the applicant's general community, and a source of applicant's choice; an essay describing academic achievement and career goals; a summary of any community involvement and extra-curricular activity; evidence of the college application; and the greater milwaukee association of realtors membership date and year.
Deadlines
April 1st of each year
Restrictions
Applicants must be children or grandchildren of a member of the greater milwaukee association of realtors. The member must have maintained his/her relationship with the association continuously for at least three years and his/her dues must be current. Applicants must have applied to at least one accredited two- or four-year college. Applicants are eligible each year for one scholarship.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $122,759

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $2,634,932
  • Tax year 2024

    $116,556

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $2,615,988
  • Tax year 2023

    $120,328

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $2,598,305
  • Tax year 2022

    $122,273

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $2,629,338
  • Tax year 2021

    $88,618

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $2,774,987
  • Tax year 2020

    $93,119

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $2,493,356
  • Tax year 2019

    $87,236

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $2,443,005
  • Tax year 2018

    $77,785

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $1,919,181

Grants paid in 2025

99 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. La Causa IncMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $3,800
  2. Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha CountyWaukesha, WI

    Social services

    $3,000
  3. Blessings in A BackpackWaukesha, WI

    Social services

    $3,000
  4. Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $2,881
  5. Girls Rock MkeMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $2,500
  6. Mke Urban StablesMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $2,500
  7. Variety - the Children's Charity of WisconsinElm Grove, WI

    Social services

    $2,500
  8. The Salvation Army of Milwaukee CountyWauwatosa, WI

    Social services

    $2,500
  9. Future Urban Leaders FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $2,500
  10. Chosen Inc of WisconsinWaukesha, WI

    Social services

    $2,000
  11. Milwaukee Christian CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $2,000
  12. Cops and Kids FoundationSussex, WI

    Social services

    $2,000
  13. Milwaukee Diaper MissionCudahy, WI

    Social services

    $2,000
  14. Spina Bifida WisconsinWauwatosa, WI

    Social services

    $2,000
  15. Logan James Herr Foundation IncMadison, WI

    Social services

    $2,000
  16. Neighborhood House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $2,000
  17. Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $2,000
  18. Xalaat Africa Drum & Dance for LifeMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,500
  19. True SkoolMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,500
  20. Above the Clouds IncMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,500
  21. Wild Space Dance CompanyMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,500
  22. Civic Music MkeMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,500
  23. Pets Helping PlaceGreenfield, WI

    Education

    $1,500
  24. Homeless Veterans InitiativeWest Allis, WI

    Social services

    $1,500
  25. Coreel CentroMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $1,500
  26. Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable FoundationMadison, WI

    Education

    $1,500
  27. Kingdom WorkersWaukesha, WI

    Education

    $1,500
  28. St Anthony SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,500
  29. Securefutures FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,500
  30. Girls on the Run Southeastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,500
  31. Next Act TheatreMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,278
  32. St Anthony SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,200
  33. The Milwaukee Choristers IncWauwatosa, WI

    Arts

    $1,200
  34. Latino Arts IncMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,200
  35. Lynden Sculpture GardenMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,200
  36. Eastbrook AcademyMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,200
  37. Artists Working in EducationMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,200
  38. Life NavigatorsMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  39. First Stage Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  40. Ex FabulaMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  41. Qausimondo Physical TheatreMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  42. Hmong American Friendship AssociationMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  43. Black Arts MkeMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  44. Artworks for MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  45. Milwaukee Academy of ScienceMilwaukee, WI

    Arts

    $1,000
  46. St Thomas Moore High SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  47. Next Door FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  48. Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  49. Sharp LiteracyMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  50. Wisconsin Community ServicesMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  51. Hear WisconsinWest Allis, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  52. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  53. All Hands Boatworks IncMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  54. Casa Guadalupe Education CenterWest Bend, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  55. Milwaukee Domes AllianceMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  56. Pillows with WingsWaukesha, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  57. Lad LakeMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  58. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  59. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  60. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  61. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  62. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  63. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,000
  64. The Blue Lotus CenterWest Bend, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  65. Walker's Point Youth and Family CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  66. Hope Center IncWaukesha, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  67. Woman's Center IncWaukesha, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  68. Hope House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  69. St Anthony SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  70. Rides and ReinsSlinger, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  71. Milwaukee County Historical SocietyMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  72. College Possible WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  73. Project Kindred IncMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  74. United Community CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  75. Audio & Braille Literacy EnhancementMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $1,000
  76. Milwaukee Homeless Veterans InitiativeWest Allis, WI

    President fund

    $1,000
  77. Se Wi Emergency Support Group IncWaukesha, WI

    President fund

    $1,000
  78. Kids Impact CommunityMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  79. Wisconsin Adaptive Sports AssociationBrookfield, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  80. Best Buddies in WisconsinWauwatosa, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  81. Chix 4 A CauseWest Bend, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  82. Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $1,000
  83. La Causa IncMilwaukee, WI

    President fund

    $800
  84. Risen Savior LutheranMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  85. Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  86. Riveredge Nature CenterNewburg, WI

    Education

    $500
  87. Down Syndrome of Wisconsin IncWauwatosa, WI

    Education

    $500
  88. Life NavigatorsMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  89. Potawatomi Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaWaukesha, WI

    Education

    $500
  90. Bernie's Book Bank of Greater MilwaukeeLake Bluff, IL

    Education

    $500
  91. Sea LiteracyMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  92. Nativity Jesuit AcademyMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  93. Eastbrook AcademyMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  94. Wisconsin Bike FedMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  95. Salvation ArmyWauwatosa, WI

    President fund

    $500
  96. Girls Scouts of Wisconsin SoutheastMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  97. Milwaukee County War Memorial IncMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  98. Milwaukee Tennis & Education FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Education

    $500
  99. Mke Urban StablesMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $300

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services13 grants $19,88126% of the total
  2. Arts and culture14 grants $16,37822% of the total
  3. Education7 grants $10,30014% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $4,0005% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid3 grants $3,8005% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $3,5005% of the total
  7. 10 other causes17 grants $18,00024% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin92 grants $116,259
  2. Illinois1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jean DaulPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Susan MullerVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Scott BushSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Dave KolesariTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura SteeleARTS CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Temeeka MitchellSOCIAL SERVICES CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dr Gail ZiemanEDUCATION CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sheena PolachowskiFUNDRAISING CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Debra KayARTS DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paul NikolicDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sue DerbyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Art SchneiderDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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