Melvin and Dollie Younts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melvin and Dollie Younts Foundation is a private foundation in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$917,852
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,000 | 4 | $787,180 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 1 | $866,952 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 3 | $917,852 |
How to apply
Melvin and Dollie Younts 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 Melvin and Dollie Younts Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 3 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Anderson University | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Laney Younts
- M Kemp Younts
- Joseph M Younts
- David W Younts
- Trent H Culp
Questions people ask
Does Melvin and Dollie Younts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin and Dollie Younts Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Melvin and Dollie Younts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Laney Younts (Chairman), M Kemp Younts (Trustee), Joseph M Younts (Trustee) and David W Younts (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Melvin and Dollie Younts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.