Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc is located in Needham, MA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc has awarded 337 individual grants totaling $10,087,114. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH WHO ARE POOR OR UNDERPRIVILEGED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH SUPPORT AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: SINCE 2004, THE MWYF PROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT RUN CAMPS SUCH AS "CAMP NORTHBOUND", A ONE-WEEK RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMP IN BRIDGESTONE, ME. THE CAMP SERVES 150 YOUTH EACH YEAR FROM BOSTON, AND ALSO ENGAGES ALUMNI CAMPERS, HIRING THEM AS JUNIOR COUNSELORS FOR THE WEEK. THE MWYF ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO MOVING MOUNTAINS, AN ORGANIZATION THAT USES ART EDUCATION TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE WISE CHOICES AND OVERCOME ADVERSITY. THE MWYF ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT GIVEAWAY FOR MORE THAN 250 UNDERSERVED YOUTH.
HEALTH/MEDICAL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADVOCACY: THE MWYF SUPPORTS FAMILIES, WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND TEENS BATTLING LIFE THREATENING DISEASES AND MEDICAL ISSUES INCLUDING CANCER, HOMICIDE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND MORE. THE MWYF SUPPORTS THE GAVIN FOUNDATION IN BOSTON, MASS. WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND THEIR FAMILIES, ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION INITIATIVES. IN ADDITION, MWYF SUPPORTS VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH OFFER MEAL ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING AND SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS AND INNER CITY COMMUNITIES.
SCHOOL SUPPORT AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS-THE MWYF IS COMMITTED TO GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GRANTS WHICH SUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL AND AND SUMMER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE MWYF SUPPORTS VARIOUS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS INCLUDING DORCHESTER, MA, AND GREATER MILWAUKEE, WI. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE FIVER FOUNDATION AND OPPORTUNITY NETWORK WHICH PROVIDE PRIVATE SCHOOLING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Wahlberg Pres, Treas, Secr, Dir | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Wahlberg Executive Director/director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Michael Joyce Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Scannell Jr Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephen Levinson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sheila Jaffe Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,720,053 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $146,639 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,720,053 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,467 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,721,520 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,044,263 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $40,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,330 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,004 |
Information technology | $2,348 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,256 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,986 |
All other expenses | $580 |
Total functional expenses | $1,211,067 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $822,147 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $346,704 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $770,932 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,939,783 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,889 |
Grants payable | $110,000 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $112,889 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,426,894 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $400,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,939,783 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc has awarded $992,739 in support to 37 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: COLLEGE-PREP PUBLIC HS FOR THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. | $20,000 |
FELIX ORGANIZATION - ADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC PURPOSE: GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO FOSTER CARE AND AT RISK CHILDREN. | $50,000 |
OPPORTUNITY NETWORK PURPOSE: OFFERING COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS COURSES FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH. | $25,000 |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER PURPOSE: SEND MEMBERS OF THE DORCHESTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO SUMMER CAMP & PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS OF CLOTHING TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN | $299,099 |
MOVING MOUNTAINS INC PURPOSE: PROVIDING THE YOUTH OF NYC A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO THE STREETS. | $50,000 |
SOLES 4 SOULS PURPOSE: PROVIDING CLOTHING TO CHILDREN AGES 4-18. | $25,000 |