Juan Young Trust
The Juan Young Trust is a private foundation based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, established in 1996 under the will of Juan Young and funded in 1999. The trust was established as a sunset trust with a termination date of 30 years or less from its funding. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since February 2000.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$108K
-96.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+9.7% YoY
Grant Count
230
-7.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+18.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Juan Young Trust reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust gives primarily for the education, health, and welfare of children under the age of 21 who reside in Oregon. The foundation also awards grants to colleges and universities in Oregon to provide scholarships to lineal descendants of former employees of Kienow's Food Stores Inc. and/or Kienow's Wholesale Grocery Company, as well as to the general student population.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health
- Human services
- Family services
- Child welfare
- Music education
- Youth mentoring and development
- Summer programs and camps
- Disaster relief and emergency response
- Food security and hunger relief
Grantmaking
The Juan Young Trust is highly active in grantmaking, with recent annual activity showing:
Grant Range
** $2,000 to $50,000
Average Grant
amount:** Approximately $45 to $9,167 depending on program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust funds projects primarily in Oregon and Washington, with a wide range of Oregon cities receiving support including Portland, Eugene, and Salem.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $107,950
- Total revenue: $53,064
- Total expenses: $2,774,902
- Total giving: $2,418,000 to $2,682,720
- Giving rate: 182.6%
The trust's expenses significantly exceed its annual revenue, indicating it is distributing accumulated assets to fulfill its philanthropic mission.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $107,950 | $2,829,788 | $5,352,449 |
| Revenue | $53,064 | $41,683 | $819,677 |
| Expenses | $2,774,902 | $2,565,177 | $2,374,364 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,682,720 | $2,454,700 | $2,245,423 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $742,502 |
| Distributable Amount | $63,153 | $190,502 | $311,007 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Beaverton Education Foundation ($50,000), Camp Ukandu ($24,000), Cedar Mill Community Library Association ($22,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4D RECOVERY PORTLAND, OR | SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ABC HOUSE ALBANY, OR | CHILD ABUSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ADVENTURES WITHOUT LIMITS FOREST GROVE, OR | DAY CAMP SUMMER 2022 | $5,000 |
| AIRWAY SCIENCE FOR KIDS PORTLAND, OR | STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| ALBERTINA KERR CENTER PORTLAND, OR | YOUTH PSYCHIATRIC CARE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ALDER COMMONS PORTLAND, OR | ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ALL CLASSICAL RADIO PORTLAND, OR | EDUCATIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| ARTS COUNCIL OF PENDLETON PENDLETON, OR | ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE COLUMBIA PACIFIC ASTORIA, OR | READY FOR SCHOOL PROGRAM | $12,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF EUGENE EUGENE, OR | FOOD PANTRY FAMILY WITH CHILDREN | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by two trustees:
- Antoinette K. Arenz – Trustee, 35 hours per week, $165,000 annual compensation
- Scott G. Klusmann – Trustee, 35 hours per week, $165,000 annual compensation
The trust also operates with 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTOINETTE K ARENZ | TRUSTEE | 35 | $165,000 |
| SCOTT G KLUSMANN | TRUSTEE | 35 | $165,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Juan Young Trust has a long history of supporting Oregon youth and community organizations. The foundation has provided consistent support to organizations including Medical Teams International (23+ years of support documented), East Oregonian youth programs, George Fox University, and Portland Community College programs.
Juan Young Trust supports OES youth programs | East OregonianThe trust maintains an active website and can be contacted at 503-697-4118.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Juan Young Trust fund?
The trust gives primarily for the education, health, and welfare of children under the age of 21 who reside in Oregon. The foundation also awards grants to colleges and universities in Oregon to provide scholarships to lineal descendants of former employees of Kienow's Food Stores Inc. and/or Kienow's Wholesale Grocery Company, as well as to the general student population. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Health • Human services • Family services • Child welfare • Music education • …
How do I apply for a grant from Juan Young Trust?
The Juan Young Trust is highly active in grantmaking, with recent annual activity showing: • **Total giving (2023):** $2,418,000 to $2,682,720 • **Number of grants:** 263 to 310 grants annually • **Grant range:** $2,000 to $50,000 • **Median grant amount:** $8,750 • **Average grant amount:** Approximately $45 to $9,167 depending on program Recent notable grants include: • Beaverton Education Foundation: $50,000 (Geared Up for PE) • Oregon Coast Aquarium: $25,000 (Family Visits) • Food for Lane …
Where does Juan Young Trust make grants?
The trust funds projects primarily in Oregon and Washington, with a wide range of Oregon cities receiving support including Portland, Eugene, and Salem.
What size grants does Juan Young Trust award?
In 2023, Juan Young Trust awarded 230 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Juan Young Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Juan Young Trust reported a distributable amount of $63K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Juan Young Trust's EIN?
Juan Young Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1245000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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