Young Family Foundation of Waterloo
The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo is a private family foundation established in 1990 and based in Waterloo, Iowa. The foundation is governed by family members who maintain a focus on environmental conservation and community improvement in Northeast Iowa.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$415K
-10.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
-31.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+30.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide giving primarily for conservation and for the purchase, development, operation, and enhancement of natural and recreational resources in Northeast Iowa.
Primary funding areas include:
- Wildlife preservation
- Environmental conservation and natural resources
- Youth programs and youth recreation facilities
- Recreation facility improvements
- Community development
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Applicants should submit a letter of explanation and the amount requested by mail to the foundation address. There are no submission deadlines.
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is restricted to the Northeast Iowa area, with particular emphasis on Black Hawk County and the Waterloo region. Some grants have also supported organizations in Minnesota and broader Iowa initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $8,674,247 (as of 2024)
- Total Giving (2024): $398,500
- Total Assets (2023): $8,533,322
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Richard C. Young – President
- Michael R. Young – Vice President
- Travis Young – Secretary/Treasurer
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD C YOUNG | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| TRAVIS YOUNG | SECRETARY/TR | — | — |
| MICHAEL R YOUNG | V. PRESIDENT | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Young Family Foundation has been active in supporting local initiatives. Recent grant announcements indicate the foundation distributed over $26,000 in 2024 grant awards to local communities. The foundation also made a $400,000 gift toward the University of Northern Iowa Wrestling Training Facility fundraising campaign. Additionally, the foundation has been recognized by the Iowa Urban Tree Council for its environmental conservation efforts.
Young Family Foundation Supports Local Communities with Over $26,000 in\Contact Information
Mailing Address: Young Family Foundation P.O. Box 1077 Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-234-4411
The foundation does not maintain a website.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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