John B and Brownie Young Memorial Fund
Historical FunderOwensboro, Kentucky · EIN 61-6025137 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $1,600.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | INDEPENDENCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 948, OWENSBORO KY 423020948 |
| Phone | 2706899861 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETED APPLICATION ALONG WITH TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES. |
| Deadlines | ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. |
| Restrictions | UNMARRIED STUDENTS IN THE TOP ONE-THIRD OF GRADUATING CLASSES OF PUBLIC AND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE OWENSBORO, DAVIESS COUNTY AND MCLEAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County Board of Education | Owensboro, KY | General | $2,400 |
| Owensboro Public Schools Board of Education | Owensboro, KY | General | $1,600 |
| Diocese of Owensboro | Owensboro, KY | General | $1,600 |
| Mclean County Board of Education | Calhoun, KY | General | $800 |
The return also lists 388 grants to individuals ($887,918). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $894,318 | 392 |
| 2024 | $655,340 | 398 |
| 2023 | $1,010,347 | 750 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602089349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6025137
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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