Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation
The Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It reported 13 grants totaling $111,666 in 2024, all to recipients in Nevada.
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation at a glance
In short: Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation gave $112K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Nevada. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,666
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,590
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $557,191
- -15.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% 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 Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a letter to the foundation and/or board members, with Susanne Pennington listed as the contact. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Susanne Pennington
Mailing address: 2588 Edgerock Road, Reno, NV 89519
Phone: (775) 354-8270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nevada Diabetes Association ($12K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Nevada. The listed 2024 recipients are in Reno.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 270% 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 $93K (2020) to $116K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Diabetes Association Reno, NV | Program Support | $12,000 |
| TMCC Foundation Reno, NV | Support | $12,000 |
| Little Flower School Reno, NV | Program Support | $11,666 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center Reno, NV | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Eddy House Reno, NV | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Hopes Reno, NV | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Center Reno, NV | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Project 150 Reno Reno, NV | Program Support | $10,000 |
| UNR Dean of Future Scholars Reno, NV | Scholarship Program | $10,000 |
| Boosted Diplomas Reno, NV | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $557,191 | $36,327 | $140,474 | $111,666 | 13 | $122,409 | $18,262 | $45,403 |
| 2023 | $661,338 | $20,472 | $131,885 | $111,667 | 15 | $113,206 | $5,762 | $45,024 |
| 2022 | $772,751 | $14,835 | $141,162 | $115,667 | 13 | $121,503 | $13,866 | $49,327 |
| 2021 | $899,078 | $28,828 | $143,264 | $113,500 | 14 | $118,435 | $3,999 | $61,090 |
| 2020 | $1,014,114 | $13,716 | $115,157 | $92,640 | 12 | — | — | $56,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 included support for organizations working in arts and culture, services for at-risk youth and people experiencing family violence, children’s health and other services, and education. For example, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts says its mission is to manage and maintain a cultural arts center for Northern Nevada; Eddy House says it provides at-risk youth with programs and services to support their healthy development; and the Domestic Violence Resource Center says it provides free services and resources to people experiencing family violence. For Kids Foundation says it obtains funding for needy children’s medical, dental, mental-health, and other necessary services, while Boosted Diplomas says it provides mentorship and tutoring to at-risk students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $111,666. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $10,000.
Largest reported grants included $12,000 to Nevada Diabetes Association and $12,000 to TMCC Foundation; $11,666 to Little Flower School; and $10,000 each to Domestic Violence Resource Center, Eddy House, Northern Nevada Hopes, Pioneer Center, Project 150 Reno, and UNR Dean of Future Scholars. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Boosted Diplomas, Carmel of Reno, and For Kids Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susanne Pennington, Bernie Carter, Michelle Kling, Jill Gianoli, and Richard Reynolds as trustees.
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernie Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Gianoli
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Kling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susanne Pennington
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Reynolds
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doug Clark (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 Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation
How much does Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation give each year?
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation gave $112K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $112K across 15 grants.
What is Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's typical grant size?
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,590, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation give grants?
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (13 grants).
Does Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (10 grants).
Who are Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's largest grantees?
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nevada Diabetes Association ($12,000), TMCC Foundation ($12,000) and Little Flower School ($11,666), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation?
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation reported $557K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in arts and culture, services for at-risk youth and people experiencing family violence, children’s health and other services, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's EIN?
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3617880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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