Young Family Foundation of Waterloo

WATERLOO, IA EIN: 42-1356506

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

-31.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+30.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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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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

Iowa $2.1M (94%)

Minnesota $145K (6%)

States

Iowa Minnesota

Cities

CEDAR FALLSDES MOINESGRANGERHOPKINTONLAKEVIEWST PAULWATERLOOWAVERLY

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uni Foundation ($200,000), Cedar Valley Monarch Project ($40,000), Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DUCKS UNLIMITED - IOWA CHAPTER LAKEVIEW, MN	WILDLIFE PRESERVATION	$20,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WATERLOO, IA	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$15,000
IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA	WILDLIFE PRESERVATION	$35,000
NATURE CONSERVANCY-IOWA CHAPTER DES MOINES, IA	WILDLIFE PRESERVATION	$20,000
PHEASANTS FOREVER-IOWA CHAPTER ST PAUL, MN	WILDLIFE PRESERVATION	$20,000
WATERLOO ELMWOOD CEMETARY WATERLOO, IA	WILDLIFE PRESERVATION	$10,000
CEDAR VALLEY MONARCH PROJECT WATERLOO, IA	WILDLIFE PRESERVATION	$40,000
CITY OF WATERLOO LEISURE SERVICES WATERLOO, IA	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$30,000
SALVATION ARMY WATERLOO, IA	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$10,000
GABLE MUSEUM NT'L WRESTLING WATERLOO, IA	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$15,000

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

2024

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Young Family Foundation of Waterloo fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Young Family Foundation of Waterloo?

**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from approximately $10,000 to $200,000 • Median grant amount: $20,000 • The foundation made 12 grants in its most recent fiscal year • Total giving in 2024: $398,500 **Application Process:** 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. **Recent Grantees Include:** • Water…

Where does Young Family Foundation of Waterloo make grants?

What size grants does Young Family Foundation of Waterloo award?

In 2024, Young Family Foundation of Waterloo awarded 11 grants totaling $415K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Young Family Foundation of Waterloo's EIN?

Young Family Foundation of Waterloo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1356506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.