Victoria a Young Charitable
Victoria a Young Charitable is a private foundation based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $114,600 to charitable organizations.
Victoria a Young Charitable at a glance
In short: Victoria a Young Charitable gave $115K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Pennsylvania. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,600
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,367
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,240,293
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% 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 Victoria a Young Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 East Chocolate Avenue Suite 300, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 533-3280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Victoria a Young Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Surf City Volunteer Fire Company ($20K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (48%), New Jersey (32%), Washington, DC (13%), Nevada (4%), and Georgia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Victoria a Young Charitable open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% 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 $63K (2021) to $126K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Surf City Volunteer Fire Company Beach Haven, NJ | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Center Washington, DC | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Villanova University Athletics Villanova, PA | General Purpose | $7,600 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Long Beach, NJ | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| BPS Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hershey Food Bank and Community Hershey, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Human Society of Lebanon County Myerstown, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Marine Mammal Stranding Center Brigantine, NJ | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Hershey, PA | General Purpose | $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 | $1,240,293 | $149,289 | $158,245 | $114,600 | 18 | $132,100 | $128,144 | $97,043 |
| 2023 | $1,249,249 | $42,596 | $192,767 | $125,500 | 19 | $159,652 | $15,477 | $87,151 |
| 2022 | $1,399,420 | $62,867 | $121,057 | $83,500 | 14 | $104,412 | $48,222 | $88,527 |
| 2021 | $1,457,398 | $103,733 | $99,775 | $62,500 | 12 | $83,500 | $88,295 | $96,477 |
| 2020 | $1,452,221 | $79,590 | $133,011 | $84,000 | 12 | — | $62,096 | $83,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Victoria a Young Charitable reported a distributable amount of $97K 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 went to organizations including charities, educational institutions, a parish, and an athletics organization. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: for example, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center says it rescues, rehabilitates, and releases stranded marine mammals and sea turtles; the Support Center for Child Advocates says it provides pro bono legal and social services to children affected by abuse and neglect; and Hershey Food Bank and Community says it collects and distributes food and assists people with emergency needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $114,600. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to Surf City Volunteer Fire Company in Beach Haven, New Jersey; $15,000 to Huntington's Disease Center in Washington, DC; and $10,000 to Eagles Autism Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each was listed for general purpose.
Other listed grants included $7,600 to Villanova University Athletics and $7,000 to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to BPS Foundation, Hershey Food Bank and Community, Human Society of Lebanon County, Marine Mammal Stranding Center, St Joan of Arc, Support Center for Child Advocates, and Villanova University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil W Yahn as president, Kristie Yahn as vice preside, and Taylor C Yahn as secretary.
Victoria a Young Charitable is led by Neil W. Yahn, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil W. Yahn
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Kristie Yahn
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor C. Yahn
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Neil W Yahn (President).
Frequently asked questions about Victoria a Young Charitable
How much does Victoria a Young Charitable give each year?
Victoria a Young Charitable gave $115K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 19 grants.
What is Victoria a Young Charitable's typical grant size?
Victoria a Young Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,367, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Victoria a Young Charitable that year got $6K on average.
Where does Victoria a Young Charitable give grants?
Victoria a Young Charitable's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (32%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Villanova, PA (2 grants) and Hershey, PA (2 grants).
Does Victoria a Young Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Victoria a Young Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Victoria a Young Charitable's largest grantees?
Victoria a Young Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Surf City Volunteer Fire Company ($20,000), Huntington's Disease Center ($15,000) and Eagles Autism Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Victoria a Young Charitable?
Victoria a Young Charitable reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Victoria a Young Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including charities, educational institutions, a parish, and an athletics organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Victoria a Young Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Victoria a Young Charitable's EIN?
Victoria a Young Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1127599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Victoria a Young Charitable 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Victoria a Young Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/victoria-a-young-charitable-morg_0ae211bdc8bd4ecda098448d200119ae
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