Partnerships + Programs
YPLF has awarded grants to several organizations that provide academic resources, leadership training, and extracurricular programs to support young leaders. These partnerships reflect YPLF’s shared commitment to empowering youth and fostering equitable opportunities for education and personal growth.
Key Projects & Impact
Over the years, YPLF has contributed to numerous initiatives that have shaped the lives of young leaders. Some of our key projects include:
NYCxDESIGN
Educating and empowering young adults in New York City through design, fostering the next generation of innovators and creators.
Karen G. Olah ’65 Endowed Scholarship at Bard College
Supporting young women studying economics and finance, aligning with Bard’s commitment to need-based assistance.
Jack Lisi Youth Award
Longstanding support for a program assisting underserved rural youth in Steuben County, New York, many of whom have overcome significant hardships.
Dormann Library
YPLF’s largest project to date was a grant to fund the relocation and expansion of the Davenport Library in Upstate New York, later renamed in honor of YPLF founder Henry O. Dormann.
Dormann Library
Bath, NY
Partnerships with Educational Organizations
YPLF has awarded grants to several organizations that provide academic resources, leadership training, and extracurricular programs to support young leaders. These partnerships reflect YPLF’s shared commitment to empowering youth and fostering equitable opportunities for education and personal growth.
Student Leadership Network, Inc.
An organization that supports students in gaining access to college through leadership-focused education and mentorship.
DreamYard Project, Inc.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to using the arts and social justice to inspire young people in the Bronx to pursue higher education and become leaders in their communities.
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program
A program that provides academic support and character development through tennis, helping students develop discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Futures and Options, Inc.
A program providing career readiness training, internships, and mentorship to underserved youth, helping them gain meaningful workforce experience.
South Bronx United
A nonprofit using soccer as a tool for youth development, education, and social change, ensuring that young people have access to academic support, leadership training, and college pathways.
NYC Juniors
A nonprofit that works with girls of all ages and backgrounds to develop high-level volleyball skills and to promote teamwork, responsibility, and self-discipline.
These organizations embody YPLF’s core values by ensuring that young people—regardless of socioeconomic status—have access to quality education, enrichment programs, and leadership opportunities. By investing in their missions, YPLF strengthens a shared vision of equity, empowerment, and success for future generations.