Youth Community Fund

The YCF is a group of high school students from Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe who want to make an impact in their community. YCF is open to students grades 9–12 on the member team and 11th graders on the leadership team.

Members will participate in community service, fundraising and support local non-profit agencies. They will also raise funds and distribute these funds to local agencies, who provide important services to the BET community, via a grant application process.

Grants will be evaluated and voted on by members of the YCF.

A group of students ranging in age from early childhood to high school stand in a circle inside a gymnasium playing a game with a beach ball.

Apply for a Youth Community Fund Grant

Apply for a Youth Community Fund Grant

A $5,000 allocation to fund local youth initiatives.

Each summer, the members of the Youth Community Fund select one or more local youth initiatives to support.

Nonprofit organizations and local agencies serving the residents of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe are eligible to apply for a Youth Community Fund grant to support youth development initiatives.

This year’s application deadline is: Friday, March 14, 2025

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

Sunday, September 22, 2024, 5pm

Kick-off Meeting + Overview

Sunday, October 27, 2024, 5pm

Meet the Leadership Team

Sunday, December 8, 2024, 5pm

Holiday Gathering

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 6pm

Evaluator Training

February 9, 2025

Harris Project Presentation

March 2025 TBD

Mental Health Event

April 2025 TBD

Leadership Grant Review

Monday, June 2, 2025, 5pm

Vote on YCF Grant (ALL)

Co-Chairs

Beth Larkin and Dennise Mulvihill

The YCF Feed

Groups of 8-10 teenagers sit at round tables in discussion groups.

The Harris Project Brings CODA Awareness to YCF

On Sunday, February 9th, the Youth Community Fund welcomed Stephanie Marquesano, founder of The Harris...

A large room full of adults and teens sit at round tables and talk with each other.

50 Local Residents & Teens Volunteer as Evaluators

On Thursday, January 30th, residents from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe gathered at the Eastchester Community...

Photo of a special needs-focused ballet class with teen participants.

Bronxville Ballet’s Special Needs Program Thrives with YCF Support

By Elizabeth Barnes and Maya Mincak. ...Dimas launched a new ballet program for special needs...

Call to Join YCF Leadership and Member Teams

By Peggy Belles, Amy Korb, and The Community Fund of BET Board The Youth Community...

Six White teenagers pose for a group photo at paddleball courts during a tournament fundraiser.

Youth Community Fund Holds 2nd Annual Paddle Tennis Tournament

By Sofia Caballes, Co-Chair, Public Relations, Youth Community Fund Whoosh! Bam! Thwack! Swoosh! These are...

Four people of of different races and genders pose for a photo at an outdoor basketball tournament.

Community Spirit On Display at 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament

Over 100 teens from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe enjoyed competition and community building at The...

YCF Awards Grants to Four Area Nonprofits

Recipients included Backyard Sports Cares, Inc., Bronxville Ballet Not for Sale, Maxwell Institute, and South...

YCF Awards Grants to 4 Area Nonprofits

...YCF awarded $9,500 in grants to 4 youth-focused area nonprofits. Recipients included Backyard Sports Cares,...

Teens of various racial backgrounds and ages dance together in a ballet class.

Bronxville Ballet & YCF Partner on Special Needs Programming

By Kamryn Keating and Hope Hershberg, Public Relations Co-Chairs, Youth Community Fund Ana Dimas is...

Angst documentary poster

YCF to Highlight Teen Anxiety at Doc Screening

On Monday, March 6th, the Youth Community Fund will host a special screening of the...