Andrew B Young Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Andrew B Young Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $177,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $16,000. 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$177,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $171,000 the year before.
3% 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 | $162,500 | 35 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $171,000 | 35 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $177,000 | 34 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Andrew B Young 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 Andrew B Young Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $84,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $24,000 |
| New York | 4 | $22,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $16,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $8,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organiza | $16,000 |
| Nurturing Minds | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $14,500 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $11,000 |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $10,500 |
| Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $10,000 |
| United Spinal Association | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $10,000 |
| Settlement Music School | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $8,500 |
| World Learning | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $8,000 |
| Earth Wind Fire and Water | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organiza | $7,500 |
| Glad | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $7,000 |
| Wellspringkaritas Foundation | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $7,000 |
| Lifecycle Woman Care | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $6,500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $6,000 |
| Senior Dog Haven & Hospice | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $6,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $4,500 |
| Big Sister Organization of Greater Boston | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $3,000 |
| The Social Good Fund | Grant to another 501(c)(3) | $3,000 |
| Charles River Conservancy | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $2,500 |
| Wellan Montessori School | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $2,500 |
| Henry Foundation for Botanical Research | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $2,000 |
| Jenkins Arboretum | Grant to another 501(c)(3)or | $2,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $2,000 |
| Newton Community Farm Inc | Grant to another 501(c)(3)or | $2,000 |
| Newtown Food Pantry | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org | $2,000 |
| The Food Project | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $2,000 |
| Tilt Institute for the Contemporary | Grant to another 501(c)(3) | $2,000 |
| When We All Vote | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $2,000 |
| Athenaeum of Philadelphia | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
| Newton Free Library | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
| Southern Law Poverty Center | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherley Young
- Kate Hollos
- Ann Bevan Hollos
- Edwin R Boynton
Questions people ask
Does Andrew B Young Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andrew B Young Foundation give?
$177,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Andrew B Young Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherley Young (President/Di), Kate Hollos (Vice Pres/Di), Ann Bevan Hollos (Secr/Treas/D) and Edwin R Boynton (Director).
What does Andrew B Young Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.