Young Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various nonprofit organizations. Its mission focuses on civil rights advocacy, community development, and human services, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as the ACLU and the Equal Justice Initiative. The foundation supports a range of causes, including women's empowerment and health initiatives, reflecting a commitment to social welfare and community well-being. While it primarily serves organizations across multiple states, its funding demonstrates a significant emphasis on civil rights and community support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered nonprofit seeking modest general support, ideally working in civil rights, community services, health, or women’s empowerment, with either a presence in California or a credible national/civil-rights profile.
Good Fit
- • Requesting general operating or modest program support in the $1K–$6K range.
- • Established nonprofit with a track record or relationship to local CA organizations or national civil-rights groups.
- • Work that aligns with community services, health clinics, civil rights, or women’s support.
- • Ability to be introduced or recommended by a mutual contact or existing grantee.
Geography
Latest-year grants went to organizations in five states (including CA, AL, MD, NY, DC) with about 54% of dollars staying in the foundation's home state, indicating a multi-state (national) footprint with a California concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 11 distinct grantees including local California nonprofits and national civil-rights organizations; eight grantees recur across years, which shows sustained relationships without an extremely small closed circle.
New Applicants
The foundation states it only funds preselected applicants, and no public application pathway is visible, but observed giving includes new grantees (five new in 2023 and three new in 2024), so occasional new entrants are possible though unsolicited cold approaches appear unlikely to succeed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
