Sam D Young Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam D Young Family Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$29,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$487,803
Giving in 2024 was down from $40,260 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,740 | 1 | $452,955 |
| 2023 | $40,260 | 1 | $495,995 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 14 | $487,803 |
How to apply
Sam D Young Family 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 Sam D Young Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $11,000 |
| Nevada | 4 | $9,500 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Clement Church of St Clement | Religious | $7,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation Renown Health Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Big Reno Coat Drive the Big Reno Coat Drive | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Village of Ruidoso Village of Ruidoso | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Alzheimers Association | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Barderland Mountain Bike Assoc Barderland Mountain Bike Assoc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mt Cristo Rey Restoration Mt Cristo Rey Restoration | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society Nevada Humane Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Northern Nevada SPCA of Norther Nevada | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College Weill Cornell Medical College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Navy Seal Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Whitney Blair Elgin
- Sam Young III
- David Hoover
Questions people ask
Does Sam D Young Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam D Young Family Foundation give?
$29,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Sam D Young Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Whitney Blair Elgin (President), Sam Young III (Trustee) and David Hoover (Trustee).
What does Sam D Young Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.