Sam D Young Family Foundation
Sam D Young Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It reported 14 grants totaling $29,000 in 2025, supporting charitable and religious organizations.
Sam D Young Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam D Young Family Foundation gave $29K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,000
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,071
- -94.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $278,756
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sam D Young Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 Cliff View Dr, Reno, NV 89523
Phone: (775) 345-0265
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sam D Young Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of St Clement ($7K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (38%), Nevada (33%), New Mexico (10%), New York (7%), and Illinois (5%). The grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sam D Young Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $42K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Clement El Paso, TX | Religious | $7,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation Reno, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso El Paso, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Big Reno Coat Drive Reno, NV | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Village of Ruidoso Ruidoso, NM | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Barderland Mountain Bike Assoc El Paso, TX | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mt Cristo Rey Restoration Sunland Park, NM | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society Reno, NV | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Charitable | $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 | $278,756 | $9,559 | $36,397 | $29,000 | 14 | $29,000 | $3,734 | $24,521 |
| 2024 | $305,594 | $52,938 | $47,793 | $40,260 | 1 | $40,260 | $4,710 | $24,020 |
| 2023 | $300,449 | $-106,891 | $49,093 | $40,740 | 1 | $40,740 | $6,540 | $23,661 |
| 2022 | $456,433 | $82,026 | $47,445 | $39,000 | 1 | $39,000 | $9,134 | $26,744 |
| 2021 | $421,852 | $43,621 | $50,085 | $41,500 | 1 | — | $8,520 | $26,262 |
| 2020 | $428,316 | $-435 | $31,209 | $23,000 | 1 | — | $7,102 | $24,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam D Young Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious and charitable purposes and went to organizations involved in health, animal welfare, community activities, and other causes. Renown Health Foundation describes its mission as making a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves. Nevada Humane Society says its mission is to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Navy SEAL Foundation says it provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $29,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Among the recipients were Church of St Clement in El Paso, Texas ($7,000); Renown Health Foundation in Reno, Nevada ($5,000); Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso and The Big Reno Coat Drive ($2,500 each); and Village of Ruidoso ($2,000). Other 2025 recipients included Nevada Humane Society, Wounded Warrior Project, and Navy SEAL Foundation, each of which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Whitney Blair Elgin as president and Sam Young III and David Hoover as trustees.
Sam D Young Family Foundation is led by Whitney Blair Elgin, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Whitney Blair Elgin
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Hoover
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Young III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Hoover (2020–2024) — President
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 Sam D Young Family Foundation
How much does Sam D Young Family Foundation give each year?
Sam D Young Family Foundation gave $29K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
What is Sam D Young Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam D Young Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,071, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sam D Young Family Foundation give grants?
Sam D Young Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (33%) and New Mexico (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (4 grants) and El Paso, TX (3 grants).
Does Sam D Young Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Sam D Young Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Sam D Young Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam D Young Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Church of St Clement ($7,000), Renown Health Foundation ($5,000) and Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sam D Young Family Foundation?
Sam D Young Family Foundation reported $279K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sam D Young Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious and charitable purposes and went to organizations involved in health, animal welfare, community activities, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam D Young Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it 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 Sam D Young Family Foundation's EIN?
Sam D Young Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2272101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sam D Young Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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