As envisioned by the legislation establishing the youth fund, BCYF is intended to act as its own entity and assume responsibility for the fund’s activities in July 2020 – succeeding Associated Black Charities, which has been administering the fund. When BCYF takes over that function, its Board of Directors will make decisions about the release of additional funding. For the new entity to be recognized by Baltimore City, authorizing legislation will also be necessary. The introduction of that legislation is pending in the Baltimore City Council.