YTFG connects me with new information and ideas directly related to our grantmaking strategies. I find the content valuable and the network of funders essential in maximizing our impact.

Matt Cervantes YTFG Vice Chair, Sierra Health Foundation

YTFG allows our members to share best practices, stay current on new issues and trends, identify new opportunities for collaboration, and deepen the impact and effectiveness of our work.

Jeannine Balfour Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, YTFG Chair

YTFG has been the safe and thought-provoking space where foundations can address social policy barriers, herald success stories, and identify ways that philanthropy can play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for youth and families, greatly increasing the impact of our individual and collective time and investments.

Lyman Legters Casey Family Programs, YTFG Steering Committee Member

YTFG events bring together great speakers, cutting-edge updates, and most importantly, time to connect with my philanthropic colleagues from around the country.

Kristin Williams Sherwood Foundation, FCWG Co-Chair

YTFG offers funders large and small the opportunity to learn from colleagues and experts, share ideas, and build collective momentum for policy reforms that will greatly improve the lives of children and families.

Matt Cervantes YTFG Vice Chair, Sierra Health Foundation

YTFG has provided smaller foundations like ours with access to philanthropic partners, public policy makers and content experts, all of which has been thought-provoking, inspirational, and invaluable in our foundation’s successful efforts to improve the lives of youth involved with the justice system.

Diane Sierpina The Tow Foundation, YJWG Co-Chair

YTFG is a unique network of foundations who share a common vision to improve outcomes for youth transitioning into adulthood.

Patrice Cromwell Annie E. Casey Foundation, MPG Co-Chair