Young Family Foundation of Waterloo
Accepts applications
Young Family Foundation of Waterloo is a private foundation in Waterloo, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$500,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $398,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $462,500 | 16 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $398,500 | 11 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 15 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Young Family Foundation C/O Richard C Young, Box 1077, Waterloo, IA 50704-1077 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 234-4411 |
| What to submit | Letter of explaination and amount requested. |
| Restrictions | Northeast Iowa area for environmental, recreation, and educational activities or improvement. |
What Young Family Foundation of Waterloo funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 13 | $460,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uni Foundation | Youth programs | $150,000 |
| Waterloo Development Corp | Youth programs | $100,000 |
| Wartburg College | Youth programs | $50,000 |
| Cedar Valley Monarch Project | Wildlife preservation | $30,000 |
| City of Waterloo Leisure Services | Youth programs | $30,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited - Iowa Chapter | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Iowa Chapter | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Pheasants Forever-Iowa Chapter | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Youth programs | $15,000 |
| Gable Museum NT'L Wrestling | Youth programs | $15,000 |
| Black Hawk Coconservation | Wildlife preservation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of NE Iowa | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts Winnebgo Council | Youth programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard C Young
- Travis Young
- Michael R Young
Questions people ask
Does Young Family Foundation of Waterloo accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Young Family Foundation of Waterloo give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Young Family Foundation of Waterloo?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard C Young (President), Travis Young (Secretary/Tr) and Michael R Young (V. President).
What does Young Family Foundation of Waterloo fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and arts and culture.