About

OUR KIDS. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE

The Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) works to support the organizations and individuals of its five-county region through a series of kids’ events, grants, scholarships, and other programs that are focused on promoting and providing pathways for kids to live healthy and active lifestyles.

VISION STATEMENT
A community where all youth enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. 

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the YAF is to assist in the promotion, development, and growth of youth athletics and activities that encourage physical fitness, mental, and emotional well-being.

$500,000+

In Grants Given to Community's Youth Athletic Organizations

$325,000

In Running Shoes Donated to Local High School Runners

$40,000

In Scholarships Awarded to Local Collegiate Student-Athletes

Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. is a Minnesota 501c3 nonprofit organization – EIN: 41-1573627 – and adheres to all current SafeSport policies.