Christian V and Lisa D Young
Christian V and Lisa D Young is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2024, it made grants to organizations working in areas including conservation, wildlife protection, humanitarian response, and community services.
Christian V and Lisa D Young at a glance
In short: Christian V and Lisa D Young gave $590K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state District of Columbia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $590,043
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,947
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $7,291,447
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (14 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christian V and Lisa D Young
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 27890, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (801) 580-3239
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian V and Lisa D Young funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Access Inc ($61K). Together the top 10 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 221 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (29%), California (24%), Virginia (13%), Arizona (7%), and Utah (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christian V and Lisa D Young open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 37 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $446K (2020) to $866K (2022). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Access Inc Orange, CA | General Operating Support | $60,543 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| TGR Live Irvine, CA | General Operating Support | $42,000 |
| Conservation International Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $27,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $21,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,291,447 | $76,418 | $655,996 | $590,043 | 37 | $623,131 | $14,267 | $265,340 |
| 2023 | $7,871,025 | $2,335,966 | $611,412 | $541,085 | 44 | $548,486 | $2,031,263 | $239,013 |
| 2022 | $6,169,725 | $959,407 | $978,030 | $865,525 | 52 | $888,520 | $522,326 | $251,336 |
| 2021 | $6,180,697 | $4,690,292 | $698,828 | $473,500 | 43 | $473,500 | $3,729,334 | — |
| 2020 | $2,173,543 | $871,233 | $496,935 | $446,362 | 45 | — | $69,797 | $41,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian V and Lisa D Young reported a distributable amount of $265K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Ocean Conservancy says it unites science, people, and policy to protect the ocean, while the World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Project Access describes its mission as providing on-site health, education, and employment services to low-income families, children, and seniors in affordable and workforce housing communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $590,043. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,543, with a median grant of $11,000. The largest grant was $60,543 to Project Access Inc. for general operating support. Other notable grants included $45,000 each to Ocean Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund, and $30,000 each to Humane World for Animals and World Central Kitchen; each was designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christian Young is president. Lisa Young is vice president and treasurer.
Christian V and Lisa D Young is led by Christian Young, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian Young
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Young
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christian V and Lisa D Young
How much does Christian V and Lisa D Young give each year?
Christian V and Lisa D Young gave $590K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $541K across 44 grants.
What is Christian V and Lisa D Young's typical grant size?
Christian V and Lisa D Young's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $15,947, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christian V and Lisa D Young that year got $12K on average.
Where does Christian V and Lisa D Young give grants?
Christian V and Lisa D Young's top state is District of Columbia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Phoenix, AZ (5 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Christian V and Lisa D Young give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Christian V and Lisa D Young's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christian V and Lisa D Young's largest grantees?
Christian V and Lisa D Young's largest 2024 grantees include Project Access Inc ($60,543), Ocean Conservancy ($45,000) and World Wildlife Fund ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christian V and Lisa D Young?
Christian V and Lisa D Young reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $623K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $265K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christian V and Lisa D Young fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian V and Lisa D Young?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christian V and Lisa D Young's EIN?
Christian V and Lisa D Young's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0953754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Christian V and Lisa D Young accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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