Young Again Foundation
Young Again Foundation is a private foundation based in Leland, North Carolina. The foundation’s website says the charitable trust was formed in 2011 by Roger and Ivey Mason and that it supports libertarian causes, dog shelters, and other causes chosen by its founders.
Young Again Foundation at a glance
In short: Young Again Foundation gave $91K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state North Carolina. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,500
- +78.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,810
- +35.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,512,461
- +21.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (21 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (21% 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 Young Again 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: 10207 Ivanhoe Ct Se, Leland, NC 28451
Phone: (910) 383-3207
Website: https://www.youngagain.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Young Again Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Council for the National Interest ($8K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 199 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. The largest shares by recipient state were North Carolina (21%), Virginia (12%), Washington (8%), New York (7%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Young Again Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 49 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
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 $17K (2022) to $110K (2021). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council for the National Interest Purcellvile, VA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Friends of NRA Fairfax, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Greater Good Charities Seattle, WA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Old Friends Sanctuary Mt Juliet, TN | Donation | $4,000 |
| Saving Grace Wake Forest, NC | Donation | $3,500 |
| Audubon Nature Institute New Orleans, LA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Charity Navigator Harlan, IA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation Louisville, KY | Donation | $3,000 |
| Sato Project Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,512,461 | $365,418 | $98,879 | $90,500 | 50 | $90,500 | $264,498 |
| 2024 | $1,245,922 | $184,159 | $54,910 | $50,750 | 38 | $50,750 | $180,062 |
| 2023 | $1,116,673 | $137,775 | $42,265 | $27,255 | 37 | $27,255 | $79,741 |
| 2022 | $1,211,163 | $73,316 | $25,964 | $16,900 | 25 | $14,900 | $4,743 |
| 2021 | $1,018,811 | $-76,336 | $175,677 | $109,500 | 49 | $109,500 | $3,272 |
| 2020 | $1,225,824 | $10,230 | $59,459 | $58,100 | 38 | — | $4,429 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its philanthropy as supporting libertarian causes, dog shelters, and causes that resonate with its founders. Its grants also show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, National Mill Dog Rescue says its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home discarded breeding dogs and educate the public about commercial dog breeding. Greater Good Charities says it works to help people, animals, and the environment. Louisville Zoo Foundation says it provides financial support for the zoo’s teaching, research, service, exhibits, and animal-related needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $90,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $1,000. In 2024, it reported 38 grants totaling $50,750; in 2023, it reported 37 grants totaling $27,255.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $6,000 to Council for the National Interest and $5,000 each to Friends of NRA and Greater Good Charities. Other notable grants included $4,000 to Old Friends Sanctuary, $3,500 to Saving Grace, and $3,000 each to Audubon Nature Institute, Charity Navigator, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Louisville Zoo Foundation, and Sato Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Roger Mason is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Young Again Foundation is led by Roger Mason, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger Mason
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$10K (2023) → $0 (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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Roger Mason (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Young Again Foundation
How much does Young Again Foundation give each year?
Young Again Foundation gave $91K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 38 grants.
What is Young Again Foundation's typical grant size?
Young Again Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,810, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Young Again Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Young Again Foundation give grants?
Young Again Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (4 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants), Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Young Again Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Young Again Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (49 grants).
Who are Young Again Foundation's largest grantees?
Young Again Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Council for the National Interest ($7,500 across 2 grants), Friends of NRA ($5,000) and Greater Good Charities ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Young Again Foundation?
Young Again Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $365K.
What does Young Again Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its philanthropy as supporting libertarian causes, dog shelters, and causes that resonate with its founders. Its grants also show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Young Again 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 Young Again Foundation's EIN?
Young Again Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2593518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Young Again 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 September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Young Again Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Young Again Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/young-again-foundation-morg_abb812a7de164491948225538743947c
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