Samuel R Young Foundation
The Samuel R Young Foundation is a private foundation based in Ormond Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports $136,000 in grants to 16 organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Samuel R Young Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel R Young Foundation gave $136K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Idaho. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,000
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,019,031
- +44.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (55% 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 Samuel R Young Foundation
- 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: 275 Clyde Morris Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Phone: (386) 671-4888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel R Young Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hodia Diabetes Youth Programs ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho (55%), Hawaii (15%), Florida (15%), New York (7%), and North Carolina (4%). Listed recipients include organizations in Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho; Wailuku and Paia, Hawaii; and Florida, New York, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samuel R Young Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% 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 $44K (2020) to $140K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hodia Diabetes Youth Programs Boise, ID | Operational | $10,000 |
| JAE Foundation Twin Falls, ID | Operational | $10,000 |
| JDRF International Boise, ID | Operational | $10,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Operational | $10,000 |
| Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center Twin Falls, ID | Operational | $10,000 |
| Sleeping in Heavenly Peace Twin Falls, ID | Operational | $10,000 |
| Volusiaflagler Family YMCA Robert L Voges Memorial Fund Deland, FL | Operational | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Orlando, FL | Operational | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation State Island, NY | Operational | $10,000 |
| St Lukes Health Foundation Boise, ID | Operational | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,019,031 | $763,100 | $144,457 | $136,000 | 16 | $137,500 | $757,705 | $103,921 |
| 2023 | $1,400,388 | $85,547 | $147,755 | $140,000 | 18 | $142,650 | $80,242 | $109,933 |
| 2022 | $1,463,542 | $-61,202 | $110,843 | $101,500 | 32 | $101,500 | $52,630 | $121,173 |
| 2021 | $2,538,370 | $1,269,755 | $80,269 | $69,000 | 22 | $70,250 | $216,008 | $58,220 |
| 2020 | $888,302 | $51,923 | $54,929 | $44,201 | 18 | — | $38,685 | $46,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel R Young Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K 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 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans areas such as health, food assistance, disability services, mental health, and emergency aid. For example, La’akea Village says it provides a place for adults with developmental disabilities to live, learn, and work; Maui Food Bank says it collects and distributes food to help people experiencing hunger in Maui County; and Jae Foundation says it works on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and healing for people who have lost loved ones. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $136,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Listed grants included $10,000 each to Jae Foundation, St. Luke’s Health Foundation, Maui Food Bank, La’akea Village, and several other organizations; Samaritan’s Purse received $6,000. Feeding Pets of the Homeless reported receiving $5,000 in 2024. The grants were described as operational in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna M. Bartholomew as trustee.
Samuel R Young Foundation is led by Donna M. Bartholomew, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna M. Bartholomew
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William J Voges (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Samuel R Young Foundation
How much does Samuel R Young Foundation give each year?
Samuel R Young Foundation gave $136K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 18 grants.
What is Samuel R Young Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel R Young Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel R Young Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Samuel R Young Foundation give grants?
Samuel R Young Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (15%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (3 grants), Twin Falls, ID (3 grants) and Buhl, ID (2 grants).
Does Samuel R Young Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Samuel R Young Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Samuel R Young Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel R Young Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hodia Diabetes Youth Programs ($10,000), JAE Foundation ($10,000) and JDRF International ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel R Young Foundation?
Samuel R Young Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel R Young Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans areas such as health, food assistance, disability services, mental health, and emergency aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel R Young Foundation?
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 Samuel R Young Foundation's EIN?
Samuel R Young Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0799705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Samuel R Young 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
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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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