Violet G Young Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-6477722 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,273.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ASHLEE VIEREGGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 453 7TH STREET, DES MOINES IA 50309 |
| Phone | 5152452937 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING PURPOSE OF GRANT INCLUDING STATEMENT ORGANIZATION IS 501(C)(3) EXEMPT, THE AMOUNT OF THE REQUEST, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
54% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Tesla Science Foundation | Sedona, AZ | General support | $23,643 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Cancer research | $9,501 |
| Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District | Grimes, IA | General support | $4,865 |
| Pioneer Programs | San Diego, CA | General support | $3,183 |
| Sbpa Services Inc | Green Valley, AZ | Program support | $3,183 |
| Further Shore Inc | Flagstaff, AZ | Health - education on | $2,500 |
| Northland Hospice and Palliative Care Inc | Flagstaff, AZ | Medical - assistance with | $2,000 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center | Flagstaff, AZ | Program support | $2,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Humane treatment of animals | $2,000 |
| Furry Friends Refuge West Des Moines | West Des Moines, IA | Program support | $1,273 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Humanitarian-Alliviate | $1,273 |
| Animal Lifeline of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Animal rescue | $1,273 |
| Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Atlanta, GA | Animal protection | $1,273 |
| Amazon Conservation Association | Washington, DC | General support | $1,273 |
| Grimes Storehouse | Grimes, IA | Program support | $1,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | Santa Paula, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Saving Our Avian Resources Soar | Dedham, IA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Scientific-Medical care to | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Oak Brook, IL | Medical-Reseach for cancer | $1,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Charitable-Community | $1,000 |
| Youth Homes of Mid-America | Johnston, IA | Medical-Treatment of | $1,000 |
| House of Mercy Women Children Services | Des Moines, IA | Housing women/children | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable-Reproductive | $1,000 |
| Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice | Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Als Foundation | Calabasas Hill, CA | Scientific-Research | $895 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | General support | $700 |
| Grimes Public Library | Grimes, IA | Program support | $500 |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Chicago, IL | Program support | $500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Iowa Chapter Fu | Oakland, CA | Program support | $500 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program support | $500 |
| National Audobon Society | New York, NY | Program support | $500 |
| K9s for Warriors Inc | Ponte Vedra, FL | Program support | $500 |
| Door of Faith Mission | Des Moines, IA | Program support | $500 |
| Iowa Audubon | Waterloo, IA | General support | $500 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | Des Moines, IA | General support | $500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Friends of the Granger Public Library | Granger, IA | General support | $500 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support | Omaha, NE | General support | $500 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | Homeownership | $500 |
| Bethel Mission | Des Moines, IA | Mens relief mission | $500 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Education | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Des Moines, IA | Scientific-Research | $500 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,835 | 44 |
| 2024 | $74,821 | 49 |
| 2023 | $77,602 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101337
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6477722
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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