Younger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Younger Foundation is a private foundation in Marks, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,041 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$85,041
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,750 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 | $45,250 | 35 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $41,750 | 35 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $85,041 | 37 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Younger 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.
What Younger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 24 | $49,041 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $17,350 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,250 |
| New York | 2 | $3,150 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Reearch Hosp | Support of charitable operations | $12,000 |
| Lula Rich Educational Fdn | Support of charitable operations | $8,500 |
| Marks Presbyterian Church | Support of charitable operations | $8,041 |
| MD Anderson in Honor of Jason Graeb | Support of charitable operations | $6,000 |
| Regents School of Oxford | Support of charitable operations | $6,000 |
| Care Station | Support of charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Lebonheur Childrens Hospital | Support of charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Support of charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Quitman Co Educational Fdn | Support of charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Teach for America | Support of charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support of charitable operations | $3,000 |
| First Marks Cemetary Association | Support of charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Support of charitable operations | $2,000 |
| William Cliff Heaton Jr Foundation | Support of charitable operations | $2,000 |
| Yoknapatawpha Arts Council | Support of charitable operations | $2,000 |
| Methodist Flowers Manor | Support of charitable opertions | $1,500 |
| French Camp Academy | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Graham Carson Memorial Sch FD | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Univ of Ms (Ford Ctr for Performing | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Univ of Ms Museum | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Cares - Friends of the Shelter | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charte | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Community Foundation of NW Ms | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Joan & Wm King Self Foundation | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Marks Quitman Co Library | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Palmer Home for Children | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Pca Ministerial Relief Fund | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| St Elizabeth Catholic School | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Boys Scouts of America | Support of charitable operations | $250 |
| Canopy Childrens Solutions | Support of charitable operations | $250 |
| Cru | Support of charitable operations | $250 |
| Fellowship Methodist Church | Support of charitable operations | $250 |
| Lifeline Children's Services | Support of charitable operations | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Support of charitable operations | $150 |
| Wkno | Support of charitable operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James P Graeber Jr
- Ethel G Gibbes
- William M Graeber
Questions people ask
Does Younger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Younger Foundation give?
$85,041 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Younger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James P Graeber Jr (Trustee), Ethel G Gibbes (Trustee) and William M Graeber (Trustee).
What does Younger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.