To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley pairs donor-advised endowment building with place-based grantmaking across Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Its recent grants show a consistent pattern of program support to institutions that shape local life, including Youngstown State University Foundation and the City of Youngstown. The foundation also backs community-serving intermediaries such as the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, signaling a mix of civic, educational, and cultural priorities. Education appears alongside community well-being in the largest recent awards, while health and human services show up through recurring support for regional providers. The foundation’s portfolio also includes support for women and girls, youth, arts and culture, and scholarships, with grant programs that range from general operating-style program support to targeted opportunities tied to specific funds. Several of the largest awards in the recent list go to organizations in Youngstown, Warren, and nearby communities, reinforcing its focus on the Mahoning Valley as a defined service area rather than a broad statewide or national grantmaker.
Education is one of the clearest through lines in the grant record. The foundation gave $317,215 to Youngstown State University Foundation in 2025 and $264,800 in 2024 for program support, showing recurring investment in a local higher-education institution. In K-12 and youth-serving work, it awarded $102,000 to Western Reserve Health Education Inc in Warren and $76,000 to Inspiring Minds in Warren. Arts and culture also appear in the recent grants table. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society received $141,750 in 2024 and $135,860 in 2025, while Youngstown Symphony Society received $103,250 in 2025. Community infrastructure and direct services are represented by $125,000 grants to the City of Youngstown in 2023, 2024, and 2025, plus $85,000 to Compass Family and Community Services in Youngstown. Health-related giving includes $103,000 to Ohio Living Holdings Dba Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the five-figure range: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $11,000, and the 75th percentile is $21,300. Recent grants show both recurring support and one-off awards. Some organizations appear in multiple years, including Youngstown State University Foundation, the City of Youngstown, Mahoning Valley Historical Society, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, and Ohio Living Holdings Dba Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice. The foundation uses program support across its recent grants and offers several grant opportunities through a portal, with some fund-specific programs accepting unsolicited applications while others do not.
$3.6M
$50.1M
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$5.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $21K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$21K
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Giving is overwhelmingly local: 98% of grants go to recipients in Ohio, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. The strongest city concentration is in Youngstown, with repeated grants also landing in Warren, Boardman, and Canfield. The footprint extends into nearby communities such as Poland Village and, through some grants, beyond Ohio to Washington, DC; New Wilmington, Pennsylvania; and San Francisco, California. The pattern still centers on Mahoning County, Trumbull County, and the wider Mahoning Valley.
Recent grants go to universities, cities, historical and arts groups, health and human service providers, schools, and community organizations. The foundation’s stated focus areas include Health and Human Services, Education, Arts & Culture, Community Well-Being, Women & Girls, and Youth.
Its grants are usually in the five-figure range. The 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $11,000, and the 75th percentile is $21,300.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Youngstown State University Foundation, the City of Youngstown, Mahoning Valley Historical Society, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, and Ohio Living Holdings Dba Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice.
It is highly localized. Ninety-eight percent of grants go to recipients in Ohio, and the recent grant list is concentrated in Youngstown, Warren, Boardman, and Canfield, with the overall geographic scope described as local.
The foundation maintains an online grant portal for many opportunities. Some programs accept unsolicited applications, including the General Grant, Food Access Emergency Grants, and Fund for Women & Girls opportunities, while others do not, such as scholarships and several named fund programs.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects and programs in the Mahoning Valley selected through the Fund's annual grantmaking process with participation from young community leaders.
Deadline: 2026 Deadline: April 15
Who can apply: Available to not-for-profit organizations that have previously received a grant from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. Not considered for debt reduction or to cover shortfalls in an organization's operating budget.
Deadline: No deadlines; requests can be made at any time.
Who can apply: Funding needs must arise from unexpected circumstances, including cuts in federal funding. Priority is given to organizations with an existing relationship with CFMV as a grantee. Requests must demonstrate urgency, explain why the situation could not reasonably have been predicted, and outline a strategy for preventing similar emergencies or replacing lost support.
Deadline: No deadlines; requests may be made at any time.
Who can apply: Projects must serve seniors in Mahoning County (Lifelong Learning Fund) or older adults living in Mahoning County (Senior Support Fund).
Deadline: 2026 application deadline: October 15
Who can apply: Projects must help older adults living in Mahoning County age in place.
Deadline: 2026 application deadline: October 15.
Who can apply: Organizations promoting hospice services, hospice care, or hospice education in Trumbull County.
Deadline: 2026 application deadline: October 15
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $317,215 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $143,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WESTMINSTER COLLEGE | NEW WILMINGTON, PA | $140,454 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $135,860 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $125,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND THE MAHONING VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $109,394 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY SOCIETY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $103,250 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OHIO LIVING HOLDINGS DBA OHIO LIVING HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE | COLUMBUS, OH | $103,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WESTERN RESERVE HEALTH EDUCATION INC | WARREN, OH | $102,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| INSPIRING MINDS | WARREN, OH | $76,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ANGELS FOR ANIMALS INC | CANFIELD, OH | $69,799 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOARDMAN LOCAL SCHOOLS | BOARDMAN, OH | $65,813 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE RYAN GIAMBATTISTA HELMS FOUNDATION | BOARDMAN, OH | $57,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE BRIGHTSIDE PROJECT INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $57,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAHONING VALLEY SOJOURN TO THE PAST | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $55,690 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE ENGLISH CENTER | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $54,463 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| URSULINE SISTERS MISSION | CANFIELD, OH | $51,100 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMPASS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $50,125 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL NORTHEAST OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL INC | WARREN, OH | $45,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MYPATH | WARREN, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WARREN CITY HEALTH DISTRICT | WARREN, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $38,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GROVE CITY COLLEGE | GROVE CITY, PA | $37,954 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AXESS FAMILY SERVICES | RAVENNA, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ECONOMIC ACTION GROUP INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WARREN REDEVELOPMENT & PLANNING CORP | WARREN, OH | $33,450 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL MOBILE MEALS INC | WARREN, OH | $31,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ACTION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $31,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRI COUNTY JOBS FOR OHIO'S GRADUATES | WARREN, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MILL CREEK METROPARKS FOUNDATION | CANFIELD, OH | $29,634 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION | COLUMBUS, OH | $29,250 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FEDERATION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $26,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | WARREN, OH | $25,306 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ANIMAL CHARITY OF OHIO | BOARDMAN, OH | $25,100 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN & MAHONING COUNTY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,100 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAHONING VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OAK HILL COLLABORATIVE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SIGHT FOR ALL | STRUTHERS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN JUBILEE URBAN DEVELOPMENT | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL TRUMBULL COUNTY | WARREN, OH | $24,800 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NORTHEAST OHIO ADOPTION SERVICES | WARREN, OH | $24,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $23,832 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER | NILES, OH | $22,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF EASTERN OHIO | CANFIELD, OH | $22,436 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THRIVE MAHONING VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $21,700 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WARREN FAMILY MISSION | WARREN, OH | $21,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION MAHONING VALLEY | BOARDMAN, OH | $21,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| INSPIRING MINDS YOUNGSTOWN | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $21,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OCCHA INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,550 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$317,215PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
$143,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PROGRAM SUPPORT
YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY SOCIETY
$103,250PROGRAM SUPPORT
OHIO LIVING HOLDINGS DBA OHIO LIVING HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
$103,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
WESTERN RESERVE HEALTH EDUCATION INC
$102,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ANGELS FOR ANIMALS INC
$69,799PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOARDMAN LOCAL SCHOOLS
$65,813PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE RYAN GIAMBATTISTA HELMS FOUNDATION
$57,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE BRIGHTSIDE PROJECT INC
$57,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAHONING VALLEY SOJOURN TO THE PAST
$55,690PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE ENGLISH CENTER
$54,463PROGRAM SUPPORT
URSULINE SISTERS MISSION
$51,100PROGRAM SUPPORT
COMPASS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
$50,125PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL NORTHEAST OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL INC
$45,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MYPATH
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
WARREN CITY HEALTH DISTRICT
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$38,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
ECONOMIC ACTION GROUP INC
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
WARREN REDEVELOPMENT & PLANNING CORP
$33,450PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRUMBULL MOBILE MEALS INC
$31,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ACTION
$31,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRI COUNTY JOBS FOR OHIO'S GRADUATES
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION
$29,250PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRUMBULL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$25,306PROGRAM SUPPORT
ANIMAL CHARITY OF OHIO
$25,100PROGRAM SUPPORT
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN & MAHONING COUNTY
$25,100PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAHONING VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OAK HILL COLLABORATIVE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SIGHT FOR ALL
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
YOUNGSTOWN JUBILEE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL TRUMBULL COUNTY
$24,800PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE
$23,832PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRUMBULL COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
$22,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF EASTERN OHIO
$22,436PROGRAM SUPPORT
THRIVE MAHONING VALLEY
$21,700PROGRAM SUPPORT
WARREN FAMILY MISSION
$21,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
INSPIRING MINDS YOUNGSTOWN
$21,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OCCHA INC
$20,550PROGRAM SUPPORT