Violet G Young Charitable Trust
Violet G Young Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including cancer research, animal welfare, hospice care, food assistance, conservation, and community support.
Violet G Young Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Violet G Young Charitable Trust gave $80K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Arizona. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,835
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,814
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,885,352
- +7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Violet G Young Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Ashlee Vieregger as the contact and requests a letter with the materials described above. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Ashlee Vieregger
Mailing address: 453 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 245-2937
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Violet G Young Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Tesla Science Foundation ($24K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 228 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Arizona (42%), Iowa (27%), New York (14%), California (8%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Violet G Young Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 44 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2020) to $84K (2022). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Tesla Science Foundation Sedona, AZ | General Support | $23,643 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | Cancer Research | $9,501 |
| Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District Grimes, IA | General Support | $4,865 |
| Pioneer Programs San Diego, CA | General Support | $3,183 |
| SBPA Services Inc Green Valley, AZ | Program Support | $3,183 |
| Further Shore Inc Flagstaff, AZ | Health - Education on | $2,500 |
| Northland Hospice and Palliative Care Inc Flagstaff, AZ | Medical - Assistance with | $2,000 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa Des Moines, IA | Humane Treatment of Animals | $2,000 |
| Furry Friends Refuge West Des Moines West Des Moines, IA | Program Support | $1,273 |
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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 | $1,885,352 | $250,405 | $115,278 | $79,835 | 44 | $88,532 | $227,149 | $92,125 |
| 2024 | $1,753,421 | $161,315 | $105,732 | $74,821 | 49 | $83,131 | $139,167 | $88,691 |
| 2023 | $1,695,213 | $27,232 | $105,492 | $77,602 | 49 | $85,338 | $27,158 | $83,556 |
| 2022 | $1,774,717 | $30,758 | $116,595 | $83,557 | 43 | $93,919 | $21,693 | $86,965 |
| 2021 | $1,864,970 | $259,783 | $107,210 | $74,704 | 43 | $89,747 | $239,072 | $98,599 |
| 2020 | $1,664,249 | $76,027 | $95,236 | $68,768 | 54 | — | $63,157 | $87,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Violet G Young Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the trust’s own mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Cancer Research Institute describes its work as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration. Animal Rescue League of Iowa says it promotes animal welfare, strengthens the human-animal bond, and works to prevent pet overpopulation. Northland Hospice describes providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families facing life-limiting illness.
Other 2025 recipients include Flagstaff Family Food Center, whose mission is “neighbors feeding neighbors, every day”; Food Bank of Iowa, which distributes food to member agencies serving people in need; and Amazon Conservation Association, which describes its work as protecting the Amazon through science and partnerships with local communities and governments.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 44 grants totaling $79,835. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $23,643, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $23,643 to Arizona Tesla Science Foundation for general support and $9,501 to Cancer Research Institute for cancer research. Other grants included $4,865 to Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District for general support and $3,183 each to Pioneer Programs for general support and SBPA Services Inc. for program support.
The filing states that applicants should submit a letter describing the grant purpose, the requested amount, the program, and the organization’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It reports no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bankers Trust Company is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Violet G Young Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bankers Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bankers Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $15K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Bankers Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Violet G Young Charitable Trust
How much does Violet G Young Charitable Trust give each year?
Violet G Young Charitable Trust gave $80K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 49 grants.
What is Violet G Young Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Violet G Young Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,814, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Violet G Young Charitable Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Violet G Young Charitable Trust give grants?
Violet G Young Charitable Trust's top state is Arizona, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (27%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (12 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Flagstaff, AZ (3 grants) and Grimes, IA (3 grants).
Does Violet G Young Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Violet G Young Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are Violet G Young Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Violet G Young Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Tesla Science Foundation ($23,643), Cancer Research Institute ($9,501) and Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District ($4,865), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Violet G Young Charitable Trust?
Violet G Young Charitable Trust reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Violet G Young Charitable Trust fund?
The available information does not state the trust’s own mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Cancer Research Institute describes its work as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Violet G Young Charitable Trust?
The filing lists Ashlee Vieregger as the contact and requests a letter with the materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Violet G Young Charitable Trust's EIN?
Violet G Young Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6477722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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