Committed to supporting children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties who have experienced crises, including those who are or have been abused, neglected or dependent; and to create opportunities for children to thrive through investments in health, education and children’s services.
The William Swanston Charitable Fund concentrates its grantmaking on children and youth in the Mahoning Valley, with priorities that include mental and behavioral health, access to care, health information, and education and children’s services. Its recent awards show a clear preference for organizations serving local children through program support, especially groups working in child welfare, education, and community-based care. Among the larger recent grants, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation received $40,000 for program support, and Ohio Urban Renaissance received $30,000 for program support. The fund also awarded $25,000 to Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley for program support and healthy community partnership support, showing that it backs intermediary organizations as well as direct-service providers. The pattern across the recent grants suggests a funder focused on practical support for organizations working with children, families, and neighborhood systems. Awards appear in education, behavioral health, legal aid, family services, and youth development, with recurring support to several organizations over multiple years. The fund’s stated priorities also include kindergarten readiness, third-grade reading, math proficiency, high school graduation, and college and career readiness, tying its grantmaking to children’s progress across the school years.
In child welfare and family services, the fund made program-support grants to Mahoning County Casa-gal Program and Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries Inc, both of which appear in multiple years. That pattern fits its stated focus on children who are or have been abused, neglected, or dependent. Education-oriented grants include support for Inspiring Minds of Youngstown, Shepards of All God's Children Learning Center, Millcreek Children's Cneter, and OH Wow the Rodger & Gloria Jones Children's Center. These awards align with priorities such as early childhood education, kindergarten readiness, literacy, math proficiency, and college and career readiness. Health and behavioral health also remain central. The fund supported Alta Care Group Inc, Easter Seal Society of Mahoning Trumbull and Columiana, and Direction Home of Eastern Ohio through program support, matching its emphasis on access to care, mental and behavioral health, and children’s services. Legal and advocacy-related support appears as well through Community Legal Aid.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $20K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$20K
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The fund’s recent grant sizes cluster around a typical range of $10,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $15,000 and a p75 of $20,000. The p25 is $10,000, which points to a fairly tight distribution around mid-sized program grants. Recurring support is visible: several recipients appear in more than one year, including Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, Mahoning County Casa-gal Program, Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries Inc, and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership. The fund is a regular funder, and the recent grants listed are primarily restricted program-support awards. Unsolicited applications are accepted through the fund’s active grant programs.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local, with 91% of grants going to recipients in Ohio. The largest concentration of recipients is in Youngstown, including Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, Ohio Urban Renaissance, Mahoning County Casa-gal Program, and Easter Seals-related organizations. Other Ohio recipient cities include Warren, Niles, Boardman, Akron, and Cincinnati, while one recent grant went to Vision to Learn in Los Angeles, California. The recipient-country distribution in the provided data is entirely U.S.-based.
It supports organizations working with children and youth in the Mahoning Valley, especially in mental and behavioral health, access to care, health information, early childhood education, literacy, math proficiency, high school graduation, college and career readiness, child welfare services, and support for youth involved in the justice system.
Recent grants cluster around a median of $15,000, with the 25th percentile at $10,000 and the 75th percentile at $20,000. The listed active program for the fund allows grants up to $10,000, but the recent grant history includes several awards above that level.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, Mahoning County Casa-gal Program, Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries Inc, and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership.
Yes. The active grant program for The William Swanston Charitable Fund indicates that unsolicited applications are accepted.
Giving is local, and 91% of grants go to recipients in Ohio. The highest concentration of recipients is in Youngstown, with additional grants in Warren, Niles, Boardman, Akron, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from William Swanston Charitable Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Not separately stated in the available content; the associated fund opportunity is for eligible organizations serving residents of Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Deadline: Associated 2026 application deadline: October 15.
Who can apply: Organizations promoting hospice services, care, or education in Trumbull County.
Deadline: 2026 application deadline: October 15
Who can apply: Eligible organizations serving residents of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Requests should explain how they address community needs or opportunities.
Deadline: 2026 application deadlines: July 15 and October 15
Who can apply: Eligible organizations serving residents of Mahoning and Trumbull counties may apply. Applicants should propose innovative projects or initiatives aligned with the fund’s 2026-2028 priorities. Strong proposals include clearly defined success metrics, people with direct experience of the issues involved in planning and implementation, engaged cross-sector partners, and plans addressing underlying social and economic challenges. CFMV generally makes grants to IRS-recognized nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, and government entities; organizations without IRS registration may apply through a fiscal sponsor.
Deadline: 2026 application deadline: October 15. The fund’s stated priorities cover the 2026-2028 grantmaking period.
Who can apply: Eligible organizations serving Mahoning County; proposals should align with CHIP priorities and, if possible, Healthy Community Partnership goals.
Deadline: 2026 application deadlines: July 15 and October 15
Who can apply: Eligible organizations serving Trumbull County; proposals should align with CHIP priorities and may be connected to Healthy Community Partnership action teams.
Deadline: 2026 application deadlines: July 15 and October 15
Who can apply: Organizations within Mahoning and Trumbull Counties focused on foreign-born people; mini-grants support cultural heritage and cannot fund general operations or event underwriting.
Deadline: 2026 deadline: April 15
Who can apply: Funding needs must arise from unexpected circumstances and demonstrate urgency; priority to organizations with an existing CFMV relationship.
Deadline: No deadlines; requests can be made at any time
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE MAHONING VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT; HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT |
| HEART REACH NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| INSPIRING MINDS OF YOUNGSTOWN | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY LEGAL AID | AKRON, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SMITH TOWNSHIP | SEBRING, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| URSULINE SISTERS MISSION | CANFIELD, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF EASTERN OHIO | CANFIELD, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THRIVE MAHONING VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $13,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CADENCE CARE NETWORK | NILES, OH | $11,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ACTION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS MCGUFFEY CENTRE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRI COUNTY JOBS FOR OHIO GRADUATES | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOULEVARD PARK WATCH (YOUNGSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FOUNDATION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NORTHEAST OHIO ADOPTION SERVICES | WARREN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF MAHONING TRUMBULL AND COLUMIANA | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | KENT, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF TRUMBULL COUNTY | WARREN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN BUSINESS INCUBATOR | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | RAVENNA, OH | $8,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE RYAN GIAMBATTISTA HELMS FOUNDATION | BOARDMAN, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WILL RESPECT INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRUMBULL COUNTY YOUTH ORGANIZATION | WARREN, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FOSSIL LEDGES ANIMAL EDUCATION CENTER | SOUTHINGTON, OH | $5,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUNGSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $40,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAHONING COUNTY CASA-GAL PROGRAM | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE MAHONING VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $25,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT; HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT |
| DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OHIO URBAN RENAISSANCE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HEART REACH NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SHEPARDS OF ALL GOD'S CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF MAHONING TRUMBULL AND COLUMIANA | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRUMBUL NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP | WARREN, OH | $18,800 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| INSPIRING MINDS OF YOUNGSTOWN | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VISION TO LEARN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OH WOW THE RODGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN'S CENTER | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CADENCE CARE NETWORK | NILES, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LIFEACT | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SWAG SISTERS 330 | WARREN, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRI COUNTY JOBS FOR OHIO GRADUATES | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AKIVA ACADEMY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WELCOME BABY USA | DURHAM, NC | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED RETURNING CITIZENS INC | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF THE VALLEY | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OHIO URBAN RENAISSANCE | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | $30,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE MAHONING VALLEY
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT; HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT
INSPIRING MINDS OF YOUNGSTOWN
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SMITH TOWNSHIP
PROGRAM SUPPORT
URSULINE SISTERS MISSION
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF EASTERN OHIO
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THRIVE MAHONING VALLEY
$13,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ACTION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ASSOCIATED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS MCGUFFEY CENTRE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRI COUNTY JOBS FOR OHIO GRADUATES
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF TRUMBULL COUNTY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
YOUNGSTOWN BUSINESS INCUBATOR
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE RYAN GIAMBATTISTA HELMS FOUNDATION
$7,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
WILL RESPECT INC
$7,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRUMBULL COUNTY YOUTH ORGANIZATION
$7,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
FOSSIL LEDGES ANIMAL EDUCATION CENTER
$5,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAHONING COUNTY CASA-GAL PROGRAM
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE MAHONING VALLEY
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT; HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT
DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OHIO URBAN RENAISSANCE
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SHEPARDS OF ALL GOD'S CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
INSPIRING MINDS OF YOUNGSTOWN
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH WOW THE RODGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN'S CENTER
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRI COUNTY JOBS FOR OHIO GRADUATES
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AKIVA ACADEMY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNITED RETURNING CITIZENS INC
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF THE VALLEY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OHIO URBAN RENAISSANCE
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
