Alex C Young Charitable Trust
Alex C Young Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $430K. Net investment income was $162K.
Alex C Young Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Alex C Young Charitable Trust gave $430K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $48K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $429,965
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $47,774
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $33,451
- Total assets
- $7,340,135
- -4.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Alex C Young Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Walnut Hills High School Alumni ($81K). Together the top 9 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 45 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alex C Young Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2021) to $448K (2022). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School Alumni Cincinnati, OH | Daily Operational Support | $81,135 |
| Cincinnati Musical Festival Cincinnati, OH | Daily Operational Support | $71,675 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc Cincinnati, OH | Daily Operational Support | $59,722 |
| City Gospel Mission Cincinnati, OH | Daily Operational Support | $59,722 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Daily Operational Support | $33,451 |
| Hamilton County Society Cincinnati, OH | Daily Operational Support | $33,451 |
| Save the Animals Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Daily Operational Support | $33,451 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Assoc Milford, OH | Daily Operational Support | $28,679 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc Arlington, VA | Daily Operational Support | $28,679 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,340,135 | $191,727 | $574,950 | $429,965 | 9 | $434,123 | $161,756 | $433,991 |
| 2025 | $7,719,384 | $1,008,742 | $541,382 | $421,050 | 9 | $424,186 | $891,247 | $411,136 |
| 2024 | $7,261,852 | $231,698 | $505,602 | $395,890 | 9 | $399,565 | $123,181 | $390,304 |
| 2023 | $7,533,674 | $-207,059 | $559,774 | $444,376 | 9 | $447,540 | $69,588 | $389,704 |
| 2022 | $8,300,495 | $455,302 | $584,225 | $447,744 | 9 | $452,250 | $325,925 | $448,881 |
| 2021 | $8,428,806 | $3,844,966 | $343,550 | $239,785 | 9 | — | $181,871 | $352,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alex C Young Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $434K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alex C Young Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank NA, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fifth Third Bank NA
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
$32K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Comerica Bank (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $32K, to Fifth Third Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Alex C Young Charitable Trust
How much does Alex C Young Charitable Trust give each year?
Alex C Young Charitable Trust gave $430K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $421K across 9 grants.
What is Alex C Young Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Alex C Young Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $33,451, and its average grant was $47,774, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alex C Young Charitable Trust give grants?
Alex C Young Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (7 grants).
Does Alex C Young Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alex C Young Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alex C Young Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Alex C Young Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Walnut Hills High School Alumni ($81,135), Cincinnati Musical Festival ($71,675) and Freestore Foodbank Inc ($59,722), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Alex C Young Charitable Trust?
Alex C Young Charitable Trust reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $434K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $434K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alex C Young Charitable Trust's EIN?
Alex C Young Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7243812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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