The Young Foundation
Accepts applications
The Young Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $562,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$562,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $256,450 the year before.
11% 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 | $250,400 | 17 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $256,450 | 17 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $562,000 | 19 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donna Young 6372 Muirfield Court, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 932-3874 |
| What to submit | The foundation encourages applications for innovative, quality projects that will benefit at-risk children and families. Requests should be made in writing to donna young, secretary/treasurer of the young foundation. |
| Deadlines | November 1, 2025 |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not provide direct grants to students for scholarships or to organizations for endowment purposes. The foundation generally avoids multi-year commitments and requests for unrestricted operating support. |
What The Young Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19 | $562,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank SE Mi | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hope Waming Center and Recuperative Shelter | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Oakland Family Services | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Power Company Kids Club | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Baldwin Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Micah 6 Community | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Care House of Oakland County | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Southeastern Mi | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Haven | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NAMI Metro (National Alliance on Mental Health) | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The New Foster Care | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Metroparks Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Beds 4 Kids | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter R Young
- Donna Young
- Michelle Young Bueltel
- Mark Young
Questions people ask
Does The Young Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1, 2025.
How much does The Young Foundation give?
$562,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Young Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter R Young (President), Donna Young (Secretary/Treasurer), Michelle Young Bueltel (Trustee) and Mark Young (Trustee).
What does The Young Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.