The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

3 grants matching “ghetto” · $120,000

• $40,000

  Ghetto Film School · Bronx, NY · 2024

  Programs in cinematic storytelling and production training for underprivileged children.

• $40,000

  Ghetto Film School · Bronx, NY · 2023

  Programs in cinematic storytelling and production training for underprivileged children.

• $40,000

  Ghetto Film School · Bronx, NY · 2022

  Programs in cinematic storytelling and production training for underprivileged children.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester3 grants · $948,300
• Holy Spirit Catholic Church1 grant · $250,000
• Moving Mountains3 grants · $130,000
• Ghetto Film School3 grants · $120,000
• Oj Anderson Scholarship Foundation3 grants · $107,000
• Felix Organization - Adoptees for Children3 grants · $100,000
• Catrock Ventures3 grants · $85,000
• Stephane Matteau Foundation3 grants · $77,000
• Discover Outdoors Foundation3 grants · $75,000
• Osu Chabad House1 grant · $75,000

Giving over time

Grant history

All 95 reported grants, largest first.

• $338,500

  Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester · Dorchester, MA · 2024

  Send members of the dorchester boys & girls club to summer camp & offer educational programs & life guidance to youth of dorchester ma & holiday gifts to underprivileged children

• $329,900

  Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester · Dorchester, MA · 2023

  Send members of the dorchester boys & girls club to summer camp & offer educational programs & life guidance to youth of dorchester ma & holiday gifts to underprivileged children

• $279,900

  Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester · Dorchester, MA · 2022

  Send members of the dorchester boys & girls club to summer camp & provide holiday gifts of clothing to underprivileged children

• $250,000

  Holy Spirit Catholic Church · Las Vegas, NV · 2023

  For parish life center which supports the parish's youth ministry and children's religious education programs

• $75,000

  Osu Chabad House · New Albany, OH · 2022

  Provides students in vulnerable geographic locations and children with special needs with a program to practice life, social and pre-employment skills. Also provide presciption drug education.

• $60,000

  Mgm Resorts Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2024

  Supporting local nonprofits that assist famillies in need of food, housing, health and wellness services, education or employment.

• $55,000

  Oj Anderson Scholarship Foundation · Little Falls, NJ · 2024

  Organizes fundraisers and community-building events to focus on helping impoverished and underprivileged communities.

• $50,000

  Edward Charles Foundation · Beverly Hills, CA · 2024

  Help families affected by a cancer diagnosis

• $50,000

  Moving Mountains · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

  Providing the youth of nyc a safe alternative to the streets.

• $50,000

  Catholic Assoc of Latino Leaders · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  Mission to foster leadership, strengthening the fabric of society, forming leaders for the catholic church and world.

• $50,000

  Felix Organization - Adoptees for Children · Locust Valley, NY · 2022

  Guidance and support to foster care and at risk children.

• $50,000

  Moving Mountains · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

  Providing the youth of nyc a safe alternative to the streets.

• $45,000

  Stephane Matteau Foundation · Greensville, SC · 2024

  Creates motivational character development opportunities promoting a healthier sense of well being.

• $45,000

  Oj Anderson Scholarship Foundation · Little Falls, NJ · 2023

  Organizes fundraisers and community-building events to focus on helping impoverished and underprivileged communities.

• $40,000

  Alma Cares · Hingham, MA · 2024

  Thanksgiving dinner for families.

• $40,000

  Ghetto Film School · Bronx, NY · 2024

  Programs in cinematic storytelling and production training for underprivileged children.

• $40,000

  Amikids Greater Fort Lauderdale · Tampa, FL · 2023

  Helps at-risk young adults develop adequate skills to succeed in the workforce

• $40,000

  Catrock Ventures · The Bronx, NY · 2023

  To empower students to reach their leadership potential through a 6 month adventure education program.

• $40,000

  Ghetto Film School · Bronx, NY · 2023

  Programs in cinematic storytelling and production training for underprivileged children.

• $40,000

  Ghetto Film School · Bronx, NY · 2022

  Programs in cinematic storytelling and production training for underprivileged children.

• $35,000

  Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County · West Palm Beach, FL · 2023

  Offers educational programs and life guidance to the youth of palm beach court.

• $30,000

  Moving Mountains · Brooklyn, NY · 2024

  Providing the youth of nyc a safe alternative to the streets.

• $25,000

  Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County · West Palm Beach, FL · 2024

  Offers educational programs and life guidance to the youth of palm beach court.

• $25,000

  Discover Outdoors Foundation · Bronx, NY · 2024

  Provides educational and fun outdoor experience to kids who are in need.

• $25,000

  Feed My Poor · Beverly Hills, CA · 2024

  Providing fresh, healthy meals to those in need.

• $25,000

  Felix Organization - Adoptees for Children · Locust Valley, NY · 2024

  Provides guidance and support to foster care and at risk children.

• $25,000

  Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

  Providing emergency housing, transportation, food, and emotional support programming to low income cardiac surgery and transplant patients and their families.

• $25,000

  Soles 4 Souls · Old Hickory, TN · 2024

  Distribution of shoes and clothing around the world to children ages 4-18 in need

• $25,000

  Discover Outdoors Foundation · Erie, CO · 2023

  Provides educational and fun outdoor experience to kids who are in need.

• $25,000

  Felix Organization - Adoptees for Children · Locust Valley, NY · 2023

  Provides guidance and support to foster care and at risk children.

• $25,000

  Fiver Foundation · New York City, NY · 2023

  Provides after school and summer programs that commit to underserved children in nyc.

• $25,000

  Lenox Hill Neighborhood House · New York, NY · 2023

  Provides early childhood education and social services to low income families in ny

• $25,000

  Opportunity Network · New York, NY · 2023

  Offers college preparedness courses for low-income youth.

• $25,000

  Soles 4 Souls · Old Hickory, TN · 2023

  Distribution of shoes and clothing around the world to children ages 4-18 in need

• $25,000

  Stephane Matteau Foundation · Greensville, SC · 2023

  Creates motivational character development opportunities promoting a healthier sense of well being.

• $25,000

  Assoc of St Lawrence - Comunita Cenacolo America · Jacksonville, FL · 2022

  Provides education to students in their cenacolo mission in liberia.

• $25,000

  Catrock Ventures · The Bronx, NY · 2022

  To empower students to reach their leadership potential through a 6 month adventure ed. Program.

• $25,000

  Discover Outdoors Foundation · Erie, CO · 2022

  Provides educational and fun outdoor experience to kids who are in need.

• $25,000

  Fiver Foundation · New York City, NY · 2022

  Provides after school and summer programs that commit to underserved children in nyc.

• $25,000

  Lenox Hill Neighborhood House · New York, NY · 2022

  Providing early childhood education and social services to low income families in ny

• $25,000

  Opportunity Network · New York, NY · 2022

  Offering college preparedness courses for low-income youth.

• $25,000

  Soles 4 Souls · Old Hickory, TN · 2022

  Providing clothing to children ages 4-18.

• $22,000

  Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

  Provides educational opportunities that end the cycle of domestic violence and save lives.

• $20,000

  Catrock Ventures · Bronx, NY · 2024

  To empower students to reach their leadership potential through a 6 month adventure education program.

• $20,000

  National Dance Institute · New York, NY · 2024

  Provides in-school dance and music programs to nyc public schools

• $20,000

  Alma Cares · Hingham, MA · 2023

  Thanksgiving dinner for families.

• $20,000

  The Center for Discovery · Harris, NY · 2023

  A model that aims to improve health and enrich life for all

• $20,000

  Boston Arts Academy Foundation · Boston, MA · 2022

  College-prep public hs for the visual and performing arts to low-income students.

• $15,000

  Boston Arts Academy Foundation · Boston, MA · 2024

  College-prep public hs for the visual and performing arts to low-income students.

• $15,000

  Friends of Firefighters · Brooklyn, NY · 2024

  Free mental health counseling services to active & retired ny firefighter and families

• $15,000

  Lifebeat · New York, NY · 2024

  Mobilizes the music and entertainment industry to provide the resources and support needed to help those in need take control of their sexual health and safety.

• $15,000

  Charles Oakley Foundation Corp · Hillsborough, NJ · 2023

  Helps the homeless and inner city impoverished

• $15,000

  Jewish Community Centers of Chicago · Northbrook, IL · 2023

  For sunrise day camp, which provides a full summer of day camp for children with cancer and their siblings at no cost to their families

• $15,000

  Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

  Provides educational opportunities that end the cycle of domestic violence and save lives.

• $15,000

  Lifebeat · New York, NY · 2023

  Mobilizes the music and entertainment industry to provide the resources and support needed to help those in need take control of their sexual health and safety.

• $15,000

  National Dance Institute · New York, NY · 2023

  Provides in-school dance and music programs to nyc public schools

• $15,000

  Perkins School for the Blind · Watertown, MA · 2023

  To help supprt finding your direction program designed to provide coaching for college-aspiring young adults with visual impairments

• $15,000

  Alma Cares · Hingham, MA · 2022

  Thanksgiving dinner for families.

• $13,400

  Operation Warm · Glen Mills, PA · 2022

  Providing new coats to children in need.

• $10,000

  Baby2baby · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

  Provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and basic necessities

• $10,000

  Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support underserved youth in vaious communicaitons.

• $10,000

  Childrens Advocacy Center of Suffolk County · Boston, MA · 2024

  Promote safety, healing & justice for child abuse victims and families

• $10,000

  Childrens Golf Foundation · Riviera Beach, FL · 2024

  Programs that build character and promote healthy choices through golf.

• $10,000

  Cristian Rivera Foundation · Edgewater, NJ · 2024

  Provides funding towards research for a cure for dipg, speading awareness and providing family support

• $10,000

  Cues Fund · Omaha, NE · 2024

  Provide leadership & governance to 3 urban elementary schools serving low-income students

• $10,000

  Emh Recovery · Brockton, MA · 2024

  Help women recover from substance use disorders in a residential setting

• $10,000

  Fathers Know Best Foundation · Teaneck, NJ · 2024

  Invests in children by developing leadership characteristics and promoting social awareness through sports,travel & education

• $10,000

  Gavin Foundation · South Boston, MA · 2024

  Dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in recovery through prevention, education, treatment and support.

• $10,000

  Hip Hop Public Health · New York, NY · 2024

  Support the health mc ambassador program, designed to have a high impact and a national reach through community-centered partnerships with educators who work in a range of settings - in classrooms, after-school programs… read allSupport the health mc ambassador program, designed to have a high impact and a national reach through community-centered partnerships with educators who work in a range of settings - in classrooms, after-school programs, faith-based organizations, summer camps and more. less
• $10,000

  Hug Foundation of Massachusetts · Abington, MA · 2024

  Helping people who may have fallen on hard times and/or need help with medical assistance

• $10,000

  Mouse · New York, NY · 2024

  Developing student's knowledge and skills for 21st century education and workforce.

• $10,000

  Northeast Sustainable Energy Assocation · Greenfield, MA · 2024

  Advancing sustainability practices in the built environment by cultivating a cross-disciplinary community where practioners are encouraged to share, collaborate and learn.

• $10,000

  Only Make Believe · New York, NY · 2024

  Support only make believe interactive theatre, a program that allows medically fragile children the opportunity to take part in creating a world of fantasy and fun, exploring their imagination, engaging in critical thin… read allSupport only make believe interactive theatre, a program that allows medically fragile children the opportunity to take part in creating a world of fantasy and fun, exploring their imagination, engaging in critical thinking. less
• $10,000

  Real Dads Network · Peeksill, NY · 2024

  Support for slam dunk for children and dads vip knicks game experience program, which will target fathers and children facing financial hardship; as well as the fatherhood center which provides programming and services … read allSupport for slam dunk for children and dads vip knicks game experience program, which will target fathers and children facing financial hardship; as well as the fatherhood center which provides programming and services for families in need. less
• $10,000

  Team Mickey Ward Charities · Lowell, MA · 2024

  Provides financial assistance to those in need.

• $10,000

  The Center for Discovery · Harris, NY · 2024

  A model that aims to improve health and enrich life for all

• $10,000

  Campaign for Catholic Schools · Braintree, MA · 2023

  Provides the highest quality education for underprivileged students in dorchester

• $10,000

  Fathers Know Best Foundation · Teaneck, NJ · 2023

  Invests in children by developing leadership characteristics and promoting social awareness through sports,travel & education

• $10,000

  Gavin Foundation · South Boston, MA · 2023

  Dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in recovery through prevention, education, treatment and support.

• $10,000

  Islanders Childrens Foundation · Floral Park, NY · 2023

  Supporting children with a focus in the areas of health, education and youth hockey development

• $10,000

  Mouse · New York, NY · 2023

  Developing student's knowledge and skills for 21st century education and workforce.

• $10,000

  Ny Grays Baseball Club · New York, NY · 2023

  Track youth towards college using baseball as a facillitator

• $10,000

  Suburban Journals Old Newsboys · Clayton, MO · 2023

  Providing at risk children with adequate food, shelter, clothing and medical care

• $10,000

  Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

  Offering educational programs and life guidance to the youth of milwaukee, wi.

• $10,000

  Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County · West Palm Beach, FL · 2022

  Offers educational programs and life guidance to the youth of palm beach court.

• $10,000

  Charles Oakley Foundation Corp · Hillsborough, NJ · 2022

  Provides assistance to the homeless and inner city impoverished.

• $10,000

  Gavin Foundation · South Boston, MA · 2022

  Dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in recovery through prevention, education, treatment and support.

• $10,000

  National Dance Institute · New York, NY · 2022

  Providing in-school dance and music programs to nyc public schools

• $10,000

  Team Mickey Ward Charities · Lowell, MA · 2022

  Provides financial assistance to those in need.

• $8,000

  Secular Association Totus Totus · Miami, FL · 2024

  Providing care to children suffering from chronic diseases.

• $7,500

  The Walt Frazier Youth Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

  Help underprivileged youth access opportunity, includng basketball camps and academic activities to support their physical and educational growth.

• $7,000

  Kool Kids Foundation · Montclair, NJ · 2022

  Organization advocates the arts by offering tutorial programs in music as well as donating instruments to institutions that are impacted by budget cuts and are in need of assistance.

• $7,000

  Lifebeat · New York, NY · 2022

  Mobilizes the music and entertainment industry to provide the resources and support needed to help those in need take control of their sexual health and safety.

• $7,000

  Oj Anderson Scholarship Foundation · Little Falls, NJ · 2022

  Organizes fundraisers and community-building events to focus on helping impoverished and underprivileged communities.

• $7,000

  Stephane Matteau Foundation · Greensville, SC · 2022

  Creates motivational character development opportunities promoting a healthier sense of well being.