Young-Rourke Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Young-Rourke Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $292,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$292,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,000 | 20 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 22 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $292,500 | 22 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Young-Rourke 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 Young-Rourke Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $284,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Payment for education | $110,000 |
| Beth Israel Hospital | Payments for medical programs | $20,000 |
| Worcest Polytechnic Institute Office of Annual Giving | Payments for education | $15,000 |
| 2 Life Communities | Payments for programs | $12,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Payments for programs | $12,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Payments for programs | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Payments for programs | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | Payments for programs to provide social, health, and community services | $10,000 |
| More Than Words | Payments for programs | $10,000 |
| Museum of Science | Payments for programs through the annual fund | $10,000 |
| Gann Academy | Payments for education | $9,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Cash donation to the patron program | $8,500 |
| Summer Search | Development office po box 600213 | $8,500 |
| Wellesley College | Payments for education | $8,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Payments for programs | $8,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service | Payments for programs | $8,000 |
| Beth El Temple Center | Payments for programs | $6,000 |
| The Second Step | Payments for programs | $5,000 |
| Boston Book Festival | Payments for programs | $3,000 |
| Center for Eye Research and Education | Payments for education | $3,000 |
| Cambridge Rowing Inc | Payment for program | $3,000 |
| Miriam Fund | Payments for programs | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Rourke
Questions people ask
Does Young-Rourke Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Young-Rourke Charitable Trust give?
$292,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Young-Rourke Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Rourke (Trustee).
What does Young-Rourke Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.