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Charles L Young Sr Foundation

Preselected recipients only Meridian, Mississippi · EIN 300112321

Charles L Young Sr Foundation is a private foundation in Meridian, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,340 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $8,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $68,900 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$68,90023$1.6 million
2024$58,3403$1.7 million

How to apply

Charles L Young Sr Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Charles L Young Sr Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.

StateGrantsAmount
Mississippi2$9,000
Alabama1$550

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
MCC Foundation
Meridian, MS
Scholarship$8,500
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
Scholarship$550
Alcorn State University Meridian
Meridian, MS
Scholarship$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles L Young Sr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Charles L Young Sr Foundation give?

$58,340 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $550.

Who runs Charles L Young Sr Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Charles L Young Jr (Trustee), Veldore Young Graham (Trustee) and Arthur S Young (Trustee).

What does Charles L Young Sr Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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