Peg and Rick Young Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peg and Rick Young Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$400,000
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,000 the year before.
34% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $319,750 | 63 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 59 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 70 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Peg and Rick 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 Peg and Rick Young Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 68 | $393,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harvest | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of King County | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $21,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $14,000 |
| Homage Senior Services | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Edmonds Waterfront Centeredmonds Senior Center | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| KNKX | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| National Museum and Center for Service (NMCFS) | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Union Arts (Act Theatre) | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Seattle Opera | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish County | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Sound Generations | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Washington's National Parks Fund | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Western Washington Fruit Research | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Earthcorps | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Family Education and Support Services | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Family Works Food Bank | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Grub Garden Raised Bounty | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Rainier Valley Food Bank | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Safefutures Youth Center | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Tilth Alliance | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| 501 Commons | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,500 |
| Aid Northwest | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Bellevue Boys & Girls Club | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Dawn Domestic Abuse Women's Network | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Denise Louie Education Center | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Edmonds Center for the Arts | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Edmonds Food Bank | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Food Backpacks 4 Kids | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (Fiuts) | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Imagine Childrens Museum | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lake Stevens Community Food Bank | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Seattle | To assist in carrying out the org. Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne Young
- Kermit Anderson
- Debra Nordby
- Robert Ness
Questions people ask
Does Peg and Rick Young Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peg and Rick Young Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Peg and Rick Young Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanne Young (President), Kermit Anderson (Secretary), Debra Nordby (Treasurer) and Robert Ness (Vice-President).
What does Peg and Rick Young Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.