The William W & Anna Louise Young Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on religious organizations, particularly those related to the Jewish community, as well as music education and community service initiatives. The foundation provides funding to a range of recipients, including churches, music conservatories, and health-related charities. It primarily serves organizations that contribute to community welfare and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charitable organizations with a local or regional presence (especially in Florida) that fit the foundation's informal focus areas such as faith-based groups, Jewish community organizations, music education, community service, or local health charities seeking modest general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Track record of serving communities in Florida (or limited regional footprint including PA/NY).
- • Existing relationship or introduction to a foundation officer or trustee.
- • Program or mission aligning with faith-based, Jewish communal, arts/music education, community service, or local health causes.
- • Requests for modest grants in the $1k–$8k range or similar general support.
- • Evidence of community impact and established local credibility.
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states (three states in the latest year) but are concentrated regionally, with about 60% of 2023 dollars going to one state (Florida).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct recipients (and similar counts in prior years) across churches, Jewish organizations, arts, health, and community service groups; however the top five grantees capture a large share of dollars, so breadth is moderate rather than broad.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and no public submission route is provided; although filings show some new recipients across years, there is no evidence of an open application path, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
