Christopher M and Jennifer L Young
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $164,827, primarily to organizations in Maryland.
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young at a glance
In short: Christopher M and Jennifer L Young gave $165K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Maryland. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,827
- -40.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,696
- -40.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,492,864
- -7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christopher M and Jennifer L Young
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2021 Homewood Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409
Phone: (410) 580-4104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christopher M and Jennifer L Young funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calvary Baptist Church ($131K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 97 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 5% to Virginia, 2% to Pennsylvania, and 1% each to Florida and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christopher M and Jennifer L Young open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $731; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2022) to $279K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Church Glen Burnie, MD | Payments for Programs | $131,000 |
| Downtown Hope Annapolis, MD | Payments for Programs | $9,316 |
| Portico Church Arlington, VA | Payments for Programs | $6,500 |
| Mosaic Christian Church Elkridge, MD | Payments for Programs | $5,000 |
| Weems Creek Baptist Church Annapolis, MD | Payments for Programs | $4,000 |
| CRU - Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Payments for Programs | $1,200 |
| Severna Park Womens Clinics Severna Park, MD | Payments for Programs | $1,000 |
| Arlington Bridge Builders Arlington, VA | Payments for Programs | $1,000 |
| 20 Schemes Bardstown, KY | Payments for Programs | $1,000 |
| Liberti Church River Wards Philadelphia, PA | Payments for Programs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,492,864 | $62,881 | $175,148 | $164,827 | 17 | $167,102 | $58,887 | $137,988 |
| 2024 | $1,605,131 | $66,438 | $287,082 | $278,627 | 17 | $280,687 | $62,653 | $132,234 |
| 2023 | $1,825,775 | $111,559 | $208,311 | $207,149 | 29 | $207,149 | $110,397 | $116,056 |
| 2022 | $1,922,527 | $47,013 | $99,908 | $92,400 | 9 | $92,400 | $39,505 | $119,524 |
| 2021 | $1,975,422 | $49,263 | $162,648 | $154,019 | 25 | $154,019 | $41,531 | $130,210 |
| 2020 | $2,088,807 | $50,986 | $105,417 | $96,462 | 20 | — | $49,880 | $111,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christopher M and Jennifer L Young reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Compound Impact describes its mission as sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ by improving access to safe, sustainable housing, notably for incoming refugees in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Pure Gift of God says it provides financial assistance to families seeking to adopt children and educational resources for prospective adoptive families. Arlington Bridge Builders describes its purpose as religious and charitable.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $164,827. Grant amounts ranged from $60 to $131,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grant was $131,000 to Calvary Baptist Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland, for “payments for programs.” Other notable grants included $9,316 to Downtown Hope in Annapolis, Maryland; $6,500 to Portico Church in Arlington, Virginia; $5,000 to Mosaic Christian Church in Elkridge, Maryland; and $4,000 to Weems Creek Baptist Church in Annapolis, Maryland. Compound Impact, Arlington Bridge Builders, and Pure Gift of God each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennifer L. Young is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young is led by Jennifer L. Young, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer L. Young
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher M. Young (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Christopher M and Jennifer L Young
How much does Christopher M and Jennifer L Young give each year?
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young gave $165K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $279K across 17 grants.
What is Christopher M and Jennifer L Young's typical grant size?
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,696, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christopher M and Jennifer L Young that year got $731 on average.
Where does Christopher M and Jennifer L Young give grants?
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young gives mostly in Maryland: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Christopher M and Jennifer L Young give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Christopher M and Jennifer L Young's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payments for Programs" (17 grants).
Who are Christopher M and Jennifer L Young's largest grantees?
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young's largest 2025 grantees include Calvary Baptist Church ($131,000), Downtown Hope ($9,316) and Portico Church ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christopher M and Jennifer L Young?
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christopher M and Jennifer L Young fund?
The available filings do not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christopher M and Jennifer L Young?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christopher M and Jennifer L Young's EIN?
Christopher M and Jennifer L Young's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2548298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Christopher M and Jennifer L 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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