W T Young Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 31-1020207 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$791K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
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
61% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Opera Theatre | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $250,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Subsidy | $125,000 |
| Common Good | New York, NY | Subsidy | $100,000 |
| Greens Farms Academy Inc | Westport, CT | Subsidy | $100,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $75,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Subsidy | $27,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Chatham, MA | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| Uniting Voices Lexington | Chicago, IL | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| The Nest Center for Women Children and Families Inc | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $15,000 |
| Governor's School for the Arts Kentucky Performing Arts | Louisville, KY | Subsidy | $12,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| The Lexington Theatre Company | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $791,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $758,825 | 16 |
| 2023 | $693,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641139349101504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1020207
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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