Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation
The Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation is a private foundation based in Loudonville, Ohio. Established by Hugo and Mabel Young in 1963, it supports charitable organizations, primarily in Ashland and Holmes Counties, with particular emphasis on the Loudonville-Perrysville and an individual recipient school districts.
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation at a glance
In short: Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation gave $305K across 23 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $305,054
- +24.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 23
- +27.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,263
- -2.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,706,949
- -2.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the online questionnaire and application materials. The foundation’s stated award restriction is that funding primarily benefit Ashland County and Holmes County areas.
- Review Cycle
- April 1.
- Deadline
- April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronny Portz
Mailing address: PO Box 63, Loudonville, OH 44842-0063
Phone: (419) 651-3173
Website: https://hmyoung.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Loudonville Public Library ($43K). Together the top 10 received $219K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($32,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 99 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s criteria specify giving to 501(c)(3) organizations primarily, but not exclusively, in Ashland and Holmes Counties, Ohio. Within that area, it gives primary—but not exclusive—preference to organizations operating in the Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village and an individual recipient County School Districts. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 67% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2025) to $360K (2024). In 2026 it made 23 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loudonville Public Library Loudonville, OH | Media Materials/Story Walk | $43,000 |
| Loudonville Perrysville School District Loudonville, OH | JH/HS Class VR Kit, 3D Printer | $30,285 |
| Mohican Area Growth Foundation Loudonville, OH | Bike Path Extension | $30,000 |
| Ashland Symphony Orchestra Ashland, OH | Operating | $22,500 |
| Loudonville Fire Department Loudonville, OH | Wildland Gear | $21,582 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $32,000 |
| Loudonville Lions Club Loudonville, OH | Roof Replacement | $20,000 |
| Village of Perrysville Perrysville, OH | Perrysville Community Center Upgrade | $15,787 |
| Mohican Area Community Fund Loudonville, OH | Operating and Matching Request for Endowment | $14,000 |
| Catholic Charities Services Cleveland, OH | Golden Center in Loudonville | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,706,949 | $206,395 | $341,322 | $305,054 | 23 | $320,703 | $189,276 | $359,143 |
| 2025 | $4,841,876 | $280,832 | $277,490 | $245,715 | 18 | $255,963 | $264,181 | $327,783 |
| 2024 | $4,838,534 | $270,774 | $388,681 | $360,456 | 22 | $371,052 | $254,522 | $296,729 |
| 2023 | $4,956,441 | $222,610 | $299,569 | $266,026 | 18 | $278,346 | $206,966 | $286,480 |
| 2022 | $5,033,400 | $326,002 | $315,576 | $281,804 | 18 | $293,540 | $307,815 | $335,745 |
| 2021 | $5,022,974 | $235,505 | $334,761 | $301,434 | 17 | — | $212,524 | $307,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359K for 2026 — 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 foundation’s grant criteria call for giving to IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in Ashland and Holmes Counties. Its educational support includes libraries and elementary and secondary programs, particularly computer and science education. It also supports young people through a variety of programs, including college scholarships, and provides support for local health care, business development, music and the arts, and programs that improve quality of life for senior citizens.
The foundation’s website describes a separate Outstanding Citizen Scholarship for two Loudonville High School graduates each year, at $5,000 per recipient, to support further education. The scholarship recognizes academic achievement, leadership, and good citizenship.
Among the organizations supported in 2025, the Ashland Symphony Orchestra received $20,000. The orchestra describes its mission as providing high-quality, affordable performances and community outreach in Ashland County and beyond.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $245,715. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $40,120, with a median of $7,500. Notable awards included $40,120 to Loudonville Perrysville School District for STEM kits; $35,000 to Loudonville Public Library for media materials; $30,000 each to Mohican Area Growth Foundation for operating support and downtown revitalization, and to the Village of Loudonville for MARCS radios; and $20,000 to Ashland Symphony Orchestra for operating support. Other awards included $17,500 to Loudonville Perrysville School District for scholarships, $12,000 to Catholic Charities Services for the Golden Center in Loudonville, and $12,000 to Mohican Area Community Fund for operating support and an endowment match. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $305,054.
Applications are accepted online. Organizations first provide background information through a grant questionnaire; the foundation may then provide application login credentials or seek further clarification. Applicants are asked to describe the community served, project alignment with their mission, governance, relevant staff qualifications, and project responsibility. Applicants must be recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barb Burd as President; Dr Jon H Cooperrider II as Vice President; Ronny Portz as Secretary and Trustee; Brian Hinkle as Treasurer and Trustee; and Tami Reynolds, Michael C Bandy, and Joseph P Gibbons as Trustees.
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation is led by Barb Burd, President on every filing since 2021; all 7 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barb Burd
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Joseph P Gibbons
Trustee
Tr & Counsel → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Michael C Bandy
Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Ronny Portz
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.8 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Tami Reynolds
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Brian Hinkle
Treasurer & Trustee
Treasurer → Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$250 (2023) → $2K (2026)
Jon H Cooperrider II
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William B. La Place (2021–2023) — 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 $2K, to Ronny Portz (Secretary). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation
How much does Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation give each year?
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation gave $305K across 23 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $246K across 18 grants.
What is Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation's typical grant size?
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,263, across 23 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation give grants?
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Loudonville, OH (14 grants).
Does Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation's largest grantees?
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Loudonville Public Library ($43,000), Loudonville Perrysville School District ($30,285) and Mohican Area Growth Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($32,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation?
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $321K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $359K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant criteria call for giving to IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in Ashland and Holmes Counties. Its educational support includes libraries and elementary and secondary programs, particularly computer and science education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation?
Submit the online questionnaire and application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation's EIN?
Hugo H & Mabel B Young Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6560664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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