Young Foundation
Young Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting areas including medical research, education, historical preservation, youth development, and community services.
Young Foundation at a glance
In short: Young Foundation gave $13K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $835.188), top state Arizona. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,363
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $835
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $270,101
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (45% 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 Young Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Grants are based on internal research; the filing lists no application form or materials and no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Grants Based On Internal Research
Mailing address: 2325 E Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: (520) 327-6629
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Young Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VHL Alliance ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 32% to New York, 21% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Young Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $897. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $550 repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $13K (2023) to $16K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VHL Alliance Boston, MA | VHL Medical Research, Education & Support | $2,779 |
| Brazil Foundation New York, NY | Promote Equality, Justice & Opportunity for Brazilians | $2,750 |
| Planned Parenthood AZ Phoenix, AZ | Promote Sexual Health | $1,188 |
| Patronato San Xavier Tucson, AZ | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| MECP2 Duplication Foundation Tucson, AZ | Medical Research | $1,000 |
| Youth on Their Own Tucson, AZ | Youth Development | $900 |
| Chrons & Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | Medical Research & Quality of Life | $600 |
| Pima Council on Aging Tucson, AZ | Community Services for the Aged | $600 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Cancer Research | $500 |
| Sister Jose Womens Center Tucson, AZ | Care for Homeless Women | $500 |
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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 | $270,101 | $18,854 | $18,495 | $13,363 | 16 | $14,925 | $15,284 | $16,573 |
| 2023 | $266,618 | $10,841 | $19,728 | $13,300 | 17 | $14,964 | $7,607 | $15,117 |
| 2022 | $272,177 | $592 | $21,045 | $15,500 | 16 | $16,954 | $9,098 | $14,805 |
| 2021 | $292,630 | $42,045 | $18,246 | $13,720 | 17 | $14,877 | $39,226 | $16,376 |
| 2020 | $268,831 | $41,036 | $16,882 | $13,350 | 17 | — | $38,610 | $14,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Young Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 included support for VHL medical research, education, and support; promoting equality, justice, and opportunity for Brazilians; sexual health; historical preservation; youth development; and services for older adults.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. VHL Alliance says it works to improve awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people affected by VHL disease. Youth on Their Own says it supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Patronato San Xavier says it funds ethical conservation, conducts scientific research, and interprets the significance of Mission San Xavier del Bac. Pima Council on Aging says it promotes dignity and respect for aging and advocates for older adults’ independence. Sister Jose Women’s Center says it cares for unhoused women, and Community Food Bank says it works to ensure communities are healthy and hunger-free.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $13,363. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,779, with a median grant of $550.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,779 to VHL Alliance for medical research, education, and support; $2,750 to Brazil Foundation to promote equality, justice, and opportunity for Brazilians; $1,188 to Planned Parenthood AZ to promote sexual health; and $1,000 each to Patronato San Xavier for historical preservation and MECP2 Duplication Foundation for medical research. Other grants included $900 to Youth on Their Own, $600 each to Chrons & Colitis Foundation of America and Pima Council on Aging, and $500 each to Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Sister Jose Women’s Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Young as president and director, and Samuel H Young as secretary and director.
Young Foundation is led by William J Young, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J Young
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Samuel H Young
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 $3K, to William J Young (Pres/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Young Foundation
How much does Young Foundation give each year?
Young Foundation gave $13K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 17 grants.
What is Young Foundation's typical grant size?
Young Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $550, and its average grant was $835, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Young Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does Young Foundation give grants?
Young Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Massachusetts (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (9 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Young Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Young Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Young Foundation's largest grantees?
Young Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include VHL Alliance ($2,779), Brazil Foundation ($2,750) and Planned Parenthood AZ ($1,188), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Young Foundation?
Young Foundation reported $270K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (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 Young Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for VHL medical research, education, and support; promoting equality, justice, and opportunity for Brazilians; sexual health; historical preservation; youth development; and services for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Young Foundation?
The foundation 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 Foundation's EIN?
Young Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6050620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Young 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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