Miki F Young Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Miki F Young Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $725,948 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $160,000 and the largest $255,948. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$725,948
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$160,000
- Largest grant$255,948
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $735,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $525,000 | 5 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $735,000 | 4 | $14.5 million |
| 2025 | $725,948 | 5 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
Miki F Young Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Miki F Young Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $470,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $255,948 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | To prevent and alleviate human suffering | $255,948 |
| California Institute of Technology | To support the university | $160,000 |
| University of Southern California | To support the university | $160,000 |
| International Printing Museum Foundation | To support bringing the history of printing and books to audiences | $110,000 |
| The Laguna Playhouse | To support laguna playhouse | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen Finn
- Steven Eperthener
- William Kruse
Questions people ask
Does Miki F Young Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miki F Young Charitable Trust give?
$725,948 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $160,000.
Who runs Miki F Young Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Maureen Finn (Trustee), Steven Eperthener (Trustee) and William Kruse (Trustee).
What does Miki F Young Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.