Bill B Young Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 48-1161082

Foundation Overview

Based in Council Grove, KS, Bill B Young Foundation has awarded 156 grants totaling $965,675 to organizations in Kansas. Individual grants range from $250 to $45,000, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$965,675
Total Assets
$2,219,181
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
-4% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%

4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Kansas

100% of all grants are concentrated in Kansas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Council Grove (93%), Junction City (3%), Cottonwood Falls (3%).

Funding Trajectory
-2%

Stable funding levels with 2% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bill B Young Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Council Grove Community Arts Council $1,300 Council Grove, KS, US Summer Youth & Program Support 2023
Council Grove Life Center $30,000 Council Grove, KS, US Pool Improvements & Program Support 2023
White Memorial Camp $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Kids To Camp 2023
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2023
Council Grove Softball Club $500 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2023
Council Grove Public Library $4,000 Council Grove, KS, US Microfilm Scanner 2023
Friends Of Kaw $10,100 Council Grove, KS, US Pow Wow And Program Support 2023
Usd 417 $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Pa System 2023
Morris County Core Coalition $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US After Prom 2023
Morris County Historical Society $1,200 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2023
Council Grove Riverwalk $30,000 Council Grove, KS, US Riverwalk Project 2023
Flint Hills Community Band $1,500 Council Grove, KS, US Operating 2023
Council Grove Area Foundation $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US Grant 2023
Morris County Hospital $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Mammography Machine 2023
Morris County Youth Rodeo $10,000 Council Grove, KS, US Lighting 2023
Council Grove Community Arts Council $6,534 Council Grove, KS, US Summer Youth & Program Support 2022
Council Grove Life Center $45,000 Council Grove, KS, US Pool Improvements & Program Support 2022
White Memorial Camp $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Kids To Camp 2022
Council Grove Police Department $12,000 Council Grove, KS, US K-9 2022
Council Grovemorris Co Chamber $7,500 Council Grove, KS, US Washunga 2022
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Softball Club $750 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Public Library $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Microfilm Scanner 2022
Friends Of Kaw $2,600 Council Grove, KS, US Pow Wow And Program Support 2022
Usd 417 $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Vocal/band 2022
Morris County Core Coalition $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US After Prom 2022
Morris County Historical Society $750 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Riverwalk $25,000 Council Grove, KS, US Riverwalk Project 2022
Council Grove Community Arts Council $6,534 Council Grove, KS, US Summer Youth & Program Support 2022
Council Grove Life Center $45,000 Council Grove, KS, US Pool Improvements & Program Support 2022
White Memorial Camp $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Kids To Camp 2022
Council Grove Police Department $12,000 Council Grove, KS, US K-9 2022
Council Grovemorris Co Chamber $7,500 Council Grove, KS, US Washunga 2022
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Softball Club $750 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Public Library $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Microfilm Scanner 2022
Friends Of Kaw $2,600 Council Grove, KS, US Pow Wow And Program Support 2022
Usd 417 $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Vocal/band 2022
Morris County Core Coalition $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US After Prom 2022
Morris County Historical Society $750 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Riverwalk $25,000 Council Grove, KS, US Riverwalk Project 2022
Council Grove Community Arts Council $6,534 Council Grove, KS, US Summer Youth & Program Support 2022
Council Grove Life Center $45,000 Council Grove, KS, US Pool Improvements & Program Support 2022
White Memorial Camp $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Kids To Camp 2022
Council Grove Police Department $12,000 Council Grove, KS, US K-9 2022
Council Grovemorris Co Chamber $7,500 Council Grove, KS, US Washunga 2022
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Softball Club $750 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Public Library $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Microfilm Scanner 2022
Friends Of Kaw $2,600 Council Grove, KS, US Pow Wow And Program Support 2022
Usd 417 $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Vocal/band 2022
Morris County Core Coalition $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US After Prom 2022
Morris County Historical Society $750 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support 2022
Council Grove Riverwalk $25,000 Council Grove, KS, US Riverwalk Project 2022
Friends Of The Kaw Heritage Inc $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Support For The 2022 Washunga Days Kaw Inter-tribal Powwow. The Event Is To Be Held At Allegawaho Heritage Memorial Pard In The Dance Arbor Constructed By The Kaw Nation. 2021
City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Park Committee $24,000 Council Grove, KS, US Construction Of Phase Two Of The Riverwalk Amphitheater Complex, The Building Of The Restroom Building, Including A Snack Catering Kitchen And Direction Booth At The Back Of The Amphitheater Seating. 2021
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District $3,000 Junction City, KS, US Provide Funding For A Casa Office In Council Grove 2021
City Of Council Grove Santa Fe Trail Committee $10,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For The Upcoming Santa Fe Trail 200th Year Anniversary 2021
Friends Of The Kaw Heritage Inc $3,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For The Production Of "voices Of The Wind People". An Event That Provides An Historically Accurate Story Of The Clash Of The Two Cultures, Native American And Euro-american In The Historic Setting Of Council Grove On The Santa Fe Trail. 2021
Washunga Day Committee $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide A Portion Of The Funding To Continue Washunga Days Celebration. The Event Celebrates The Culture, Both Past And Present Of Council Grove, Showcasing The City And All Of Its Amenities. 2021
Council Grove Life Center $34,000 Council Grove, KS, US Facility Update And Addition As The Facility Has Now Been Open And Operational For 15 Years. 2021
Council Grove Juniorsenior High School $10,500 Council Grove, KS, US Funds To Support Projects Outside The School Budgeted Activities. 2021
Council Grove Pride $3,500 Council Grove, KS, US Replace Main Street Planter And Trash Cans, And Landscape The Madonna Of The Trail Park. 2021
Council Grove Softball Club $500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Partial Funding For The Summer Softball League 2021
Council Grove Wrestling Club $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For New Singlets As Well As Covid Prevention Items. 2021
Morris County Core Coalition (after Prom Committee) $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US The Coalition Provides An After Prom Party Which Is Supervised And Locked-in Event For Junior And Seniors Of Council Grove High School After The Formal Prom. In Past Years, Over 150 Attendees Stayed To In The Safe And Fun Enviornment. 2021
Community Table (for The Benefit Of Diversicare Residence) $500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Residence Of The Nursing Home Small Gifts For Winning Weekly Bingo Games. Public Donations Were Disrupted Due To Covid. 2021
Council Grove Chamber Of Commerce $500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For A Holiday Lights Tour Utilizing The Trail Trolley Around Council Grove. 2021
White Memorial Camp $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Scholarships For "local Kids To Camp" Project. 2020
Friends Of The Kaw Heritage Inc $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Support For The 2020 Washunga Days Kaw Inter-tribal Powwow. The Event Is To Be Held At Allegawaho Heritage Memorial Pard In The Dance Arbor Constructed By The Kaw Nation. 2020
Symphony In The Flint Hills $10,000 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Contribution Towards Supporting The Upcoming Symphony In The Flint Hills. 2020
Morris County Hunter Education Program $750 Council Grove, KS, US Help Provide Funding For Hunter Education Program 2020
City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Park Committee $25,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Stage 1 Of The New Amphitheater Stone Seating And Stage Platform At Riverwalk Park. Additional Funding For The Next Stages Of The Project. 2020
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District $3,000 Junction City, KS, US Provide Funding For A Casa Office In Council Grove 2020
City Of Council Grove Santa Fe Trail Committee $10,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For The Upcoming Santa Fe Trail 200th Year Anniversary 2020
Usd 417 Education Enhancement Fund $8,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding To Provide School Supplies And Other Funding For School Projects Over And Above That Aforded By The School District. 2020
Council Grove Public Library $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Due To Covid 19, Requesting Funding For Equipment, Supplies And Support. 2020
Friends Of The Kaw Heritage Inc $600 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For The Kaw Mission Production "military On The Santa Fe Trail". The Funds Will Be Used To Help With Expenses Incurred For Guest Speakers. 2020
Flint Hills Rebuilders $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Repairs, Winterization And Accessibility To Homes Owned By Low Income Individuals And Families. 2020
Washunga Day Committee $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide A Portion Of The Funding To Continue Washunga Days Celebration. The Event Celebrates The Culture, Both Past And Present Of Council Grove, Showcasing The City And All Of Its Amenities. 2020
Building Blocks Community Child Care $10,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For New Floor Covering In The Building They Are Moving To Providing A Cleaner Facility For The Children. 2020
Council Grove Life Center $20,000 Council Grove, KS, US Facility Update And Addition As The Facility Has Now Been Open And Operational For 15 Years. 2020
Historic Preservation $4,000 Council Grove, KS, US Conversion Of The Interior Of The Building At Trail Days Historic Site Labeled, "trail Days Arts & History Center", Into A Multi-purpose Auditorium With Two Restrooms And Related Facilities. 2020
Council Grove Life Center $10,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Fitness Equipment 2018
Council Grove Community Arts Council $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Help Support "seth Fest" Music And Arts Festival Projects. 2018
White Memorial Camp $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Scholarships For "local Kids To Camp" Project. 2018
Gathering In The Grove Committee $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Help Fund The Cost Of Promoting The Gathering In The Grove Art Show And Sale 2018
Council Grove Disc Golf Club $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Concrete Pads. 2018
Friends Of The Kaw Heritage Inc $5,850 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support For The 2018 Powwow, Voices Of The Wind People Padget And Equipment And Help Funding With Kansas Native Americans. 2018
Flint Hills Rebuilders $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Repairs To Homes That Can Not Be Afforded By The Home Owner 2018
Kansas State Historical Foundation $25,000 Topeka, KS, US Provide Funding For Improvements To The Kaw Mission And Last Chance Store. 2018
Council Grove Community Center Inc $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Exterior Renovation To The Bowers Community Center. 2018
Symphony In The Flint Hills-wood Fest Scholarships $3,000 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Providing Scholarships For Morris County/usd 417 Students To Attend Woodfest. 2018
Flint Hills Hunter Education Program $700 Council Grove, KS, US Help Provide Funding For Hunter Education Classes 2018
Council Grove Recreation Board $6,879 Council Grove, KS, US Provide A Batting Cage And Equipment 2018
Council Grove Pride Committee $3,850 Council Grove, KS, US Grant For 2018 Special Projects 2018
City Of Council Grove $15,617 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Partial Funding For New Concession Stand At Ball Fields 2018
Washunga Days $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Marketing And Advertising The Event To The Council Grove Area 2018
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District $3,000 Junction City, KS, US Provide Funding For A Casa Office In Council Grove 2018
Building Blocks Community Childcare Inc $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Grant Awarded To Provide Funding For Operations 2018
Morris County Historical Society $3,100 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For "legacy Songs Of Morris County" Project. 2018
Anti Drug Task Force $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For After Prom Lock In Event 2018
City Of Council Grove $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Help With Funding For The 4th Of July Celebration 2018
Council Grove Riverwalk Committee $2,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Partial Funding For Engineering And Design Fees For Development Of Phase 1 And 2 Of The Riverwalk Park Project 2018
Council Grove Public Library $1,525 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Operations 2018
Council Grove Life Center $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Fitness Equipment 2017
Council Grove Community Arts Council $6,000 Council Grove, KS, US Help Fund Youth Production Cost Of "my Fair Lady" As Well As "seth Fest" Music And Arts Festival 2017
Council Oak Chapter-daughters Of American Revolution $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding To Refurbishing Of The "madonna Of The Trail" Monument 2017
Gathering In The Grove Committee $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Help Fund The Cost Of Promoting The Gathering In The Grove Art Show And Sale 2017
Friends Of The Kaw Heritage Inc $1,900 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support For The 2017 Powwow And The Program "a Year On The Trail" 2017
Flint Hills Rebuilders $6,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Repairs To Homes That Can Not Be Afforded By The Home Owner 2017
Morris County Youth Rodeo Association $4,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding To Increase Spectator Seating At Rodeo Arena 2017
Council Grovemorris County Chamber Of Commerce And Tourism $1,200 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Four Billboards 2017
Symphony In The Flint Hills-wood Fest Scholarships $3,000 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Providing Scholarships For Morris County/usd 417 Students 2017
Flint Hills Hunter Education Program $600 Council Grove, KS, US Help Provide Funding For Hunter Education Classes 2017
Usd 417 $4,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Connect With Kids Program 2017
Washunga Days $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Marketing And Advertising The Event To The Council Grove Area 2017
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District $2,500 Junction City, KS, US Provide Funding For A Casa Office In Council Grove 2017
Morris County Historical Society $3,250 Council Grove, KS, US Funding To Repair Nw Corner Of Seth Hays Home And Funding For Presentation Of "methuselah's Children" 2017
Anti Drug Task Force $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For After Prom Lock In Event 2017
Council Grove Riverwalk Committee $6,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Partial Funding For Phase One Project 2017
Council Grove Public Library $1,125 Council Grove, KS, US Expand Documentary Dvd Collection, Books And Audiobooks 2017
Building Blocks Community Childcare Inc $13,250 Council Grove, KS, US Grant Awarded To Purchase New Floor Covering And Equipment For Classrooms 2017
City Of Council Grove $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Help Fund The 4th Of July Celebration 2017
Council Grove After School Program $250 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For After School Program 2017
Council Grove Elementary School $1,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Youth Art Program 2017
Morris County Hospital Foundation $25,000 Council Grove, KS, US Grant Awarded For Emergency Room Expansion And Renovation Project For The Morris County Hospital 2017
Council Grove Wrestling Club $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US Pay Club Fees And Provide Singlets For Kids In Need 2017
Council Grove Life Center $7,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Fitness Equipment, Free Weights And Pool Equipment 2016
Council Grove Community Arts Council $6,500 Council Grove, KS, US Help Fund Youth Production Cost And Participation Fees 2016
Council Grove Disc Golf Association $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding To Assist In The Construction Of Kanza View Disc Golf Course 2016
Gathering In The Grove Committee $1,200 Council Grove, KS, US Help Fund The Cost Of Promoting The Gathering In The Grove Art Show And Sale 2016
Care And Share $5,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Morris County Summer Food Program And Additional Programs 2016
Friends Of The Kaw Heritage Inc $1,850 Council Grove, KS, US Program Support For The Kaw Mission Council Program And Av/pa Support 2016
Flint Hills Rebuilders $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Ramp Repair Project 2016
Council Grove Life Center $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide General Operating Funds 2016
Council Grovemorris County Chamber Of Commerce And Tourism $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For General Operations Of The Organization 2016
Symnphony In The Flint Hills-wood Fest Scholarships $3,000 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Providing Scholarships For Morris County/usd 417 Students 2016
Morris County Hunter Education Program $500 Council Grove, KS, US Help Provide Funding For Hunter Education Classes 2016
Sos $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Fund For Continuing Operations Of The Organization 2016
Usd 417 $4,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Connect With Kids Program 2016
White Memorial Camp $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US The Grant Was Awarded To Provide Camp Scholarships To Usd 417 Students 2016
Washunga Days $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding For Marketing And Advertising The Event To The Council Grove Area 2016
Casa Of The 8th Judicial District $5,000 Junction City, KS, US Provide Funding For A Casa Office In Council Grove 2016
Cub Scouts Pack 65 $1,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Pack 65 Projects 2016
Morris County Historical Society $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Funding To Carry On The Work Of The Organization 2016
Anti Drug Task Force $2,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For After Prom Lock In Event 2016
Girl Scouts Of The Heartland Inc $1,500 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Girl Scouts Projects 2016
Council Grove Rotary Club $5,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Funding For Flint Hills Nature Trail/riverwalk Extension Project 2016
Leadership Morris County Program $500 Council Grove, KS, US To Fund The 2017 Leadership Program 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Flint Hills $2,500 Emporia, KS, US Provide Funding For The "on The Move Program" For Morris County 2016
Council Grove High School Track Team $2,477 Council Grove, KS, US Funding To Purchase 70 Track Suits For High School Track Team 2016
Council Grove Riverwalk Committee $11,000 Council Grove, KS, US Provide Partial Funding To Extend The River Walk To The Railroad Bridge 2016
Council Grove Public Library $1,200 Council Grove, KS, US Expand Documentary Dvd Collection 2016
Voices Of The Wind People Pageant $3,000 Council Grove, KS, US Help Fund Pageant Production Expense 2016
Leadership Morris County Class Of 2016 $16,000 Council Grove, KS, US To Purchase Tots Choice Deck System For Park Improvement 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 48-1161082
Website N/A
Address PO BOX C Council Grove, KS 66846-0620

Key People (5)

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Trustee Farmers Drovers Bank
Committee Person Julie Hower
Committee Person Steve White
Committee Person Martha White
Committee Person Amy Allen

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.