IPCF: Youth Engaged in Philanthropy - YEP

IPCF: Youth Engaged in Philanthropy - YEP Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) is an initiative of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation located in Bloomington, IL.

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) is a program in which 20-25 high school students allocate grant funds to youth-focused initiatives locally. YEP builds leadership and teamwork skills while engaging participants in a unique, philanthropic experience. YEP was established in 2013 and is an initiative of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. Please contact any of the following with questions:


Megan Boynton
YEP Mentor/Advisor

Colleen Luckey
YEP Mentor/Advisor

EllaKate LeFebre
YEP Mentor/Advisor

YEP volunteered at the Miller Park Zoo Stampede 3K/5K yesterday! It was a great day for a race at beautiful Miller Park!
03/08/2026

YEP volunteered at the Miller Park Zoo Stampede 3K/5K yesterday! It was a great day for a race at beautiful Miller Park!

01/03/2026
During our two hours spent volunteering at the Midwest Food Bank, YEP along with other volunteers assembled 696 bags of ...
01/03/2026

During our two hours spent volunteering at the Midwest Food Bank, YEP along with other volunteers assembled 696 bags of Dried Potatoes!

Don’t forget to pick up some chocolates today at Fannie May Chocolates to support YEP!
12/14/2025

Don’t forget to pick up some chocolates today at Fannie May Chocolates to support YEP!

Please stop in at Fannie May Chocolates in Normal, IL on December 14 from 12-4!

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy attended the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Philanthropists of the Year Luncheon on...
11/19/2025

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy attended the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Philanthropists of the Year Luncheon on Thursday November 13.

Please stop in at Fannie May Chocolates in Normal, IL on December 14 from 12-4!
11/15/2025

Please stop in at Fannie May Chocolates in Normal, IL on December 14 from 12-4!

YEP had guest speakers during their September meeting from the following organizations:Jump 4 Joy Squad, Inc.East Bay Ca...
09/16/2025

YEP had guest speakers during their September meeting from the following organizations:
Jump 4 Joy Squad, Inc.
East Bay Camp
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Bloomington Normal Youth Symphony
Vespasian Warner Public Library District

The youth learned about how Youth Engaged in Philanthropy’s grants have impacted the organizations, and the youth they represent.

Grant applications are now open!
09/14/2025

Grant applications are now open!

Check out this Facebook Post designed by Amanda Cole.

YEP visited Bloomington!
08/12/2025

YEP visited Bloomington!

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