Private foundation · EIN 56-2548298 · Annapolis, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Christopher M and Jennifer L Young Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $165K total, median $1,000. 35% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$165K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MD
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvary Baptist ChurchGlen Burnie, MDPayments for programs$131K
Downtown HopeAnnapolis, MDPayments for programs$9,316
Portico ChurchArlington, VAPayments for programs$6,500
Mosaic Christian ChurchElkridge, MDPayments for programs$5,000
Weems Creek Baptist ChurchAnnapolis, MDPayments for programs$4,000
Cru - Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FLPayments for programs$1,200
Severna Park Womens ClinicsSeverna Park, MDPayments for programs$1,000
Arlington Bridge BuildersArlington, VAPayments for programs$1,000
20 SchemesBardstown, KYPayments for programs$1,000
Liberti Church River WardsPhiladelphia, PAPayments for programs$1,000
Pure Gift of GodBerlin, OHPayments for programs$1,000
Compound ImpactPhiladelphia, PAPayments for programs$1,000
Wear Blue to RememberUniversity Place, WAPayments for programs$576
Johns Hopkins Sarcoma ResearchBaltimore, MDPayments for programs$500
Light of the World FoundationStrasburg, PAPayments for programs$500
Wolf Trap MembershipVienna, VAPayments for programs$175
Arnold Volunteer Fire DeptArnoldsville, GAPayments for programs$60

By state: Maryland 6 · Virginia 3 · Pennsylvania 3 · Florida 1 · Kentucky 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Christopher M and Jennifer L Young Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Annapolis, Maryland, administered in care of Jennifer L Young, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Christopher M and Jennifer L Young Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Christopher M and Jennifer L Young Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 17 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Christopher M and Jennifer L Young Family Foundation give?

Maryland (6 grants), Virginia (3 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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