The Raymond John Wean Foundation concentrates its giving on neighborhood-level revitalization and human services in Warren/Youngstown and greater Trumbull County. Its grants are large and targeted, repeatedly funding a small set of local nonprofit partners that carry out community development, neighborhood stabilization, and youth education/after‑school programming. The foundation appears focused on place-based improvements and organizational capacity in historically disinvested neighborhoods.
The Raymond John Wean Foundation’s clearest pattern is long-term operating support for a small set of Mahoning Valley organizations working on neighborhood revitalization. In the recent grant list, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp received $665,000 in 2025 after $664,925 in 2024 and $610,090 in 2023, while Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership received $589,900 in 2025 after $593,585 in 2024 and $527,500 in 2023. Those repeated awards show a funder that backs local institutions year after year rather than rotating among many short-term projects. The foundation also supports youth and education work through recurring support for Inspiring Minds, which received $660,000 in 2024 and $307,500 in 2023. Other large awards in the recent list include Economic Action Group Inc, Valley Economic Development Partners Inc, and Youngstown City Schools District, all tied to community development, economic opportunity, and education. A separate line of grantmaking supports resident engagement, civic participation, and neighborhood-based services in Warren and Youngstown. The picture that emerges is place-based philanthropy centered on organizations that shape local systems, physical redevelopment, and community leadership in greater Trumbull County and the surrounding Mahoning Valley.
Neighborhood revitalization is a central theme. The foundation gave $665,000 to Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp for general operating support and $589,900 to Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership for general operating support, underscoring sustained backing for organizations working at the neighborhood level in Youngstown and Warren. Education and youth development are another visible area. Inspiring Minds received $660,000 for general operating support, and Youngstown City Schools District received $155,400 for general operating support, pointing to support for after-school programming and school-connected work. The foundation also funds civic and economic infrastructure. It gave $264,000 to Economic Action Group Inc for general operating support and $260,000 to Community Foundation of the Mv for The Wean Park Fund, indicating interest in local revitalization efforts that combine community development with place-based public benefit. Support to Ysu Center for Nonprofit Leadership also reflects attention to nonprofit leadership capacity.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $8K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$8K
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Concentrated, large grants to a small number of repeat local grantees (multi-grant relationships), emphasizing operating and project support for place-based community development rather than one-off, geographically diverse giving.
Notable grantees: Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Inspiring Minds
Typical grant size is modest relative to the foundation’s larger operating awards: p25 is $1,500, median is $3,833, and p75 is $7,750. That distribution sits alongside a smaller number of much larger, multi-year commitments to core partners. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Inspiring Minds, Youngstown City Schools District, and Valley Economic Development Partners Inc. The grant mix includes general operating support, designated funds such as The Wean Park Fund, and program-specific support. The foundation also funds individuals and operates active programs with unsolicited applications accepted in several areas, including resident engagement, capacity building, sponsorships, and fellowship support.
Giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio, with 84% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. The most frequent recipient cities in the recent grants are Youngstown and Warren, reflecting a strong Mahoning Valley footprint. Other Ohio recipients include Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Kent, and Chardon. Outside Ohio, the recent list includes only one recipient country: the United States, at 100% of grants.
The recent grant record is dominated by neighborhood development corporations, community groups, schools, and nonprofit infrastructure organizations. Large recurring awards went to Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Inspiring Minds, and Youngstown City Schools District, showing a strong tilt toward place-based community development and education.
Yes. Multiple recipients appear in consecutive years, including Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Inspiring Minds, Youngstown City Schools District, and Valley Economic Development Partners Inc. The pattern suggests ongoing operating relationships rather than one-time project-only support.
The grant-size distribution is relatively small for most awards: p25 is $1,500, median is $3,833, and p75 is $7,750. At the same time, the foundation also makes much larger operating grants to a handful of core partners.
Yes for several active programs. Unsolicited applications are accepted for Resident Engagement Grants, Community Investment Grants, Capacity Building Fund, Strategic Partners Fellowship, Boost Your Capacity workshops, and sponsorship requests. Strategic Partners Investment and the Nonprofit Incubator do not accept unsolicited applications.
Ohio receives the overwhelming share of grants, with 84% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The most common recipient cities in the recent grants are Youngstown and Warren.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNGSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORP | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $665,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP | WARREN, OH | $589,900 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $155,400 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $154,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FREEDOM ROC | AKRON, OH | $132,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE MV | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $131,000 | 2025 | THE WEAN PARK FUND/EMERGENCY AID |
| ORGANIZACION CIVICA Y CULTURAL HISPANA AMERICANA INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNITED RETURNING CITIZENS | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $86,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $66,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| INSPIRING MINDS | WARREN, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HEART REACH NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $57,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FUND FOR OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE | CLEVELAND, OH | $43,334 | 2025 | ADVANCING GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY IN NE OH |
| ECONOMIC ACTION GROUP INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,540 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE WELLNESS AGENCY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WARREN HERITAGE CENTER | WARREN, OH | $15,810 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| YWCA MAHONING VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PARADISE GARDENS DEVELOPMENT | WARREN, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GREATER CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS | CLEVELAND, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/OHIO TRANSFORMATION FUND |
| MAHONING VALLEY SOJOURN TO THE PAST | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $11,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH | AKRON, OH | $10,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LIT YOUNGSTOWN | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM | WARREN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GAME CHANGERS | WARREN, OH | $9,900 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WYSU-FM | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $8,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER AKRON AND THE MAHONING VALLEY | AUSTINTOWN, OH | $8,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PHILANTHROPY OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SAFE ZONES | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $7,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY - WARREN | WARREN, OH | $6,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WARREN CITY SCHOOLS | WARREN, OH | $6,100 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | KENT, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/BUILDING BLACK LEADERS PROGRAM |
| NAACP- YOUNGSTOWN BRANCH | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| YMCA | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WE ARE A GENERATION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERTAING SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | WARREN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DOROTHY DAY HOUSE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS MCGUFFEY CENTRE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE MAHONING RIVER | GIRARD, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PROTESTANT FAMILY SERVICE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ACTION INC | ROCHESTER, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| OH WOW CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL MOBILE MEALS | WARREN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND THE MAHONING VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PBS WESTERN RESERVE | KENT, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERTAING SUPPORT |
| URSULINE SISTERS MISSION | CANFIELD, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN URBAN MINORITY ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OUTREACH PROGRAM INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ANDREA MAHONE FOUNDATION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| EVOLVE INNOVATION CENTER | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
YOUNGSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORP
$665,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TRUMBULL NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP
$589,900GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT
$155,400GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS INC
$154,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FREEDOM ROC
$132,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE MV
$131,000THE WEAN PARK FUND/EMERGENCY AID
ORGANIZACION CIVICA Y CULTURAL HISPANA AMERICANA INC
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
UNITED RETURNING CITIZENS
$86,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL
$66,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
INSPIRING MINDS
$60,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HEART REACH NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES
$57,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FUND FOR OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE
$43,334ADVANCING GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY IN NE OH
ECONOMIC ACTION GROUP INC
$25,540GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE WELLNESS AGENCY
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WARREN HERITAGE CENTER
$15,810GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
YWCA MAHONING VALLEY
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PARADISE GARDENS DEVELOPMENT
$12,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GREATER CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
$12,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/OHIO TRANSFORMATION FUND
MAHONING VALLEY SOJOURN TO THE PAST
$11,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH
$10,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LIT YOUNGSTOWN
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TRUMBULL COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GAME CHANGERS
$9,900GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WYSU-FM
$8,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER AKRON AND THE MAHONING VALLEY
$8,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PHILANTHROPY OHIO
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SAFE ZONES
$7,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY - WARREN
$6,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WARREN CITY SCHOOLS
$6,100GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/BUILDING BLACK LEADERS PROGRAM
NAACP- YOUNGSTOWN BRANCH
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
YMCA
$5,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WE ARE A GENERATION
$5,000GENERAL OPERTAING SUPPORT
TRUMBULL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DOROTHY DAY HOUSE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ASSOCIATED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS MCGUFFEY CENTRE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE MAHONING RIVER
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PROTESTANT FAMILY SERVICE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ACTION INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
OH WOW CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TRUMBULL MOBILE MEALS
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND THE MAHONING VALLEY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PBS WESTERN RESERVE
$5,000GENERAL OPERTAING SUPPORT
URSULINE SISTERS MISSION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
YOUNGSTOWN URBAN MINORITY ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OUTREACH PROGRAM INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ANDREA MAHONE FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
EVOLVE INNOVATION CENTER
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Current and upcoming funding from Raymond John Wean Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Requests must align closely with the Foundation’s mission, values and strategic priorities; generally not for fundraising events, award banquets, or similar activities unless of particular importance to the Mahoning Valley.
Who can apply: Nonprofits whose values and strategic priorities align with the foundation’s own.
Deadline: Not specified.
Who can apply: Nonprofit / 501(c)(3) status; value and mission alignment; sound and thoughtful approach to addressing at least one strategic priority; evident indicators that the organization has the capacity to carry out the work.
Deadline: Submissions are accepted year-round for board review in March, June, September and December.
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