Younger Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Marks, MS EIN: 64-0616731

Younger Foundation is a private foundation based in Marks, Mississippi. Established in 1978, it operates as a non-operating foundation with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status.

Key facts about Younger Foundation

EIN: 64-0616731
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $41,750
Grants made (2024): 35
Average grant: $1,193
Median grant: $500
New grantees (estimate): 3% first-time grantees (1 of 35, 2024)
Total assets: $1,389,154
Primary geography: Mississippi (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Younger Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Younger Foundation's 35 itemized 2024 grants were Mississippi (78%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marks, MS (6 grants), Clarksdale, MS (5 grants), Jackson, MS (4 grants) and Oxford, MS (2 grants). None of its 35 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Operations" (32 grants).

Is Younger Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 35 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $1K. How we count

Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.

97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

+1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$42K

-7.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-7.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Younger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K 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

The foundation supports charitable organizations across multiple sectors, with documented giving in education, human services, health care, and philanthropy. Grant descriptions consistently reference "support of charitable operations."

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$500

Average Grant

approximately $1,200

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi and Tennessee, with some grants reaching organizations in other states including New York and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

Mississippi $33K (78%)

Tennessee $4K (9%)

New York $2K (4%)

Texas $1K (3%)

Florida $1K (3%)

All other $1K (2%)

Share of all 35 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona District of Columbia Florida Georgia Minnesota Mississippi New York Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

MarksJacksonClarksdaleMemphisUniversityNew YorkOxfordArlingtonCordovaHoustonIrvingJacksonvilleMurfreesboroOrlandoSenatobiaStarkvilleWashingtonFrench CampLawrencevillePhoenix

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of FY2024:

Total assets: $1,389,154
Total revenue: $87,826
Total expenses: $62,579
Net income: $25,247
Net assets: $1,389,154

Revenue Sources (FY2024):

Dividends: $52,305
Sales of assets: $27,390
Contributions received: $8,075
Other income: $56

Expenses (FY2024):

Charitable disbursements: $53,544 (85.6% of total expenses)
No officer compensation reported

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,389,154	$1,363,907	$1,380,612
Revenue	$87,826	$46,088	$46,693
Expenses	$62,579	$62,793	$70,568
Qualifying Distributions	$53,544	$55,038	$61,922
Net Investment Income	$70,716	$32,796	$32,530
Distributable Amount	$97,491	$81,827	$78,537

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

207 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Marks Presbyterian Church ($8,000), Lula Rich Educational Fdn ($3,500), Quitman Co Educational Fdn ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MARKS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Marks, MS	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$8,000
LULA RICH EDUCATIONAL FDN Clarksdale, MS	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$3,500
QUITMAN CO EDUCATIONAL FDN Marks, MS	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$3,000
REGENTS SCHOOL OF OXFORD Oxford, MS	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$3,000
FIRST MARKS CEMETARY ASSOCIATION Marks, MS	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$2,500
CARE STATION Clarksdale, MS	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$2,000
ST JUDE CHILDRENS REEARCH HOSP Memphis, TN	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$2,000
LEBONHEUR CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Memphis, TN	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$1,500
METHODIST FLOWERS MANOR Clarksdale, MS	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERTIONS	$1,500
TEACH FOR AMERICA New York, NY	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by three trustees, all serving without compensation. Mrs. Jewell Younger Graeber of Marks, Mississippi is associated with the foundation's collections and philanthropic interests. Her daughter, Gay Graeber Stubbs of Oxford, has been involved in curating foundation-related collections.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James P Graeber Jr	Trustee	—	—
Ethel G Gibbes	Trustee	—	—
William M Graeber	Trustee	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2010

In 2010, the foundation's Crèche Collection—an assemblage of more than 100 authentic 18th-century Neapolitan angel and Nativity figures—was displayed at the Mississippi Museum of Art as the "Bethlehem Tree: Younger Foundation Crèche Collection." The collection was inspired by Mrs. Jewell Younger Graeber's 1985 visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and was assembled through private venues and auction houses including Sotheby's and Christie's.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Younger Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Younger Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Younger Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi and Tennessee, with some grants reaching organizations in other states including New York and Texas.

What size grants does Younger Foundation award?

In 2024, Younger Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Younger Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Younger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.