Private foundation · EIN 83-3568197 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Miki F Young Charitable Trust

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: 5 grants paid, $726K total, median $160K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$726K
Median grant
$160K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossWashington, DCTo prevent and alleviate human suffering$256K
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CATo support the university$160K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATo support the university$160K
International Printing Museum FoundationCarson, CATo support bringing the history of printing and books to audiences$110K
The Laguna PlayhouseLaguna Beach, CATo support laguna playhouse$40K

By state: California 4 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Miki F Young Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Steven Eperthener, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Miki F Young Charitable Trust 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 Miki F Young Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $726K across 5 grants, a median of $160K.

Where does Miki F Young Charitable Trust give?

California (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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