The Jim and Shirley Young Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 45-4775983 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$905K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$22.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Young scholars and coe pancreatic cancer | $575,000 |
| Angels Among US | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Foster Heart Hope | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hope Lodge | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Abide Network Inc | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Christian Outreach Program - Elkhorn | Elkhorn, NE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Teammates | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Durham Museum | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hospice House | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Memories for Kids | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Omaha Botanical Center Inc | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $905,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $830,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612519349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4775983
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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