Young Family Foundation of Waterloo Iowa
Historical FunderWaterloo, Iowa · EIN 42-1356506 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | YOUNG FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O RICHARD C YOUNG, BOX 1077, WATERLOO IA 507041077 |
| Phone | 3192344411 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF EXPLAINATION AND AMOUNT REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NORTHEAST IOWA AREA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, RECREATION, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OR IMPROVEMENT. |
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
13% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uni Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Youth programs | $150,000 |
| Waterloo Development Corp | Waterloo, IA | Youth programs | $100,000 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Youth programs | $50,000 |
| Cedar Valley Monarch Project | Waterloo, IA | Wildlife preservation | $30,000 |
| City of Waterloo Leisure Services | Waterloo, IA | Youth programs | $30,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited - Iowa Chapter | Lakeview, MN | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Iowa Chapter | Des Moines, IA | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Pheasants Forever-Iowa Chapter | St Paul, MN | Wildlife preservation | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Waterloo, IA | Youth programs | $15,000 |
| Gable Museum Nt'l Wrestling | Waterloo, IA | Youth programs | $15,000 |
| Black Hawk Coconservation | Waterloo, IA | Wildlife preservation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Waterloo, IA | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Ne Iowa | Waterloo, IA | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts Winnebgo Council | Waterloo, IA | Youth programs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $398,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $462,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642299349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1356506
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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