YPII formed in 2001 as a collaborative Partner Network of nonprofits and foundations committed to engaging youth as active participants in philanthropy.  The YPII Partner Network has grown from eight interested parties to more than 40 organizations representing a variety of youth-serving, faith-based, and philanthropic institutions throughout Indiana.  These organizations share a belief that through active engagement, youth will develop habits of giving and serving, grow to be dynamic young leaders and become fully engaged as citizens within their communities.

YPII welcomes all organizations with a real interest in youth philanthropy to become a partner in the statewide partner network.