Private foundation · EIN 13-6976453 · New Canaan, Connecticut

Young Family Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $912K total, median $40K. 55% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$912K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in CT
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Canaan Country SchoolBridgeport, CTGeneral support fund$125K
Diocese of BridgeportShelton, CTGeneral support fund$99K
Malta HouseNorwalk, CTGeneral support fund$99K
American Repertory TheaterCambridge, MAGeneral support fund$99K
Regis CollegeWeston, MAGeneral support fund$50K
New Hampshire Charitable FoundationConcord, NHGeneral support fund$50K
New York City BalletNew York, NYGeneral support fund$50K
Word on Fire Catholic MinistriesElk Grove Village, ILGeneral support fund$50K
St Patricks Cathedral Landmark FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support fund$50K
Regis CollegeWeston, MAGeneral support fund$50K
Nycb New Combinations FundNew York, NYGeneral support fund$30K
Diocese of BridgeportShelton, CTGeneral support fund$25K
Regis CollegeWeston, MAGeneral support fund$25K
Horizons at NccsNew Canaan, CTGeneral support fund$25K
Foundations in EducationsShelton, CTGeneral support fund$25K
Holy Family Retreat CtrWest Hartford, CTGeneral support fund$20K
Malta HouseNorwalk, CTGeneral support fund$10K
Catholic Charities of FairfieldBridgeport, CTGeneral support fund$10K
Horizon at Ct State NorwalkBnorwalk, CTGeneral support fund$10K
Veritas Catholic NetworkGeorgetown, CTGeneral support fund$10K

By state: Connecticut 11 · Massachusetts 4 · New York 3 · New Hampshire 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Young Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut, administered in care of Eos Partners L P, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Young Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Young Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $912K across 20 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Young Family Charitable Foundation give?

Connecticut (11 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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