Younker Family Foundation
Younker Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $83K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K.
Younker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Younker Family Foundation gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,092
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,273
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $82,983
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Younker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NAMI Utah ($30K). Together the top 4 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Younker Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Mental Health | $30,000 |
| International Children's Charity Kansas City, MO | Child Health | $12,000 |
| BSA Troop 33 Ogden, UT | Scouting | $3,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | Tithing | $92 |
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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 | $82,983 | $15,285 | $49,246 | $45,092 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $116,944 | $13,708 | $40,596 | $38,400 | 3 | — | $2,070 | — |
| 2022 | $143,832 | $2,988 | $15,316 | $14,100 | 4 | — | $1,772 | — |
| 2021 | $156,160 | $3,739 | $19,522 | $19,030 | 8 | $19,030 | $1,160 | $7,614 |
| 2020 | $171,943 | $28,915 | $15,068 | $8,000 | 3 | — | $2,047 | $7,921 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Younker Family Foundation is led by Norman J. Younker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman J. Younker
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory N. Barrick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Katherine Younker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Younker Family Foundation
How much does Younker Family Foundation give each year?
Younker Family Foundation gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $38K across 3 grants.
What is Younker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Younker Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,273, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Younker Family Foundation give grants?
Younker Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Younker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Younker Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
How large is Younker Family Foundation?
Younker Family Foundation reported $83K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $15K.
What is Younker Family Foundation's EIN?
Younker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0668280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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