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Community foundation · EIN 34-1904353

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Youngstown, OH

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is a community foundation based in Youngstown, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.16M in grants paid across 210 grants, with $50.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Youngstown State University Foundation, The Catholic University of America and Westminster College.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

The organization requires grant applications to be submitted. the foundation staff reviews the grant applications for eligibility and verifies all related information is obtained from applicant. the grant applications are then submitted to the board of directors for approval.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

To attract resources to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the mahoning valley.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Youngstown State University FoundationYoungstown, OHProgram Support$317,215
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCProgram Support$143,000
Westminster CollegeNew Wilmington, PAProgram Support$140,454
Mahoning Valley Historical SocietyYoungstown, OHProgram Support$135,860
City of YoungstownYoungstown, OHProgram Support$125,000
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning ValleyYoungstown, OHProgram Support$109,394
Youngstown Symphony SocietyYoungstown, OHProgram Support$103,250
Ohio Living Holdings DBA Ohio Living Home Health and HospiceColumbus, OHProgram Support$103,000
Western Reserve Health Education IncWarren, OHProgram Support$102,000
Inspiring MindsWarren, OHProgram Support$76,000
Angels for Animals IncCanfield, OHProgram Support$69,799
Boardman Local SchoolsBoardman, OHProgram Support$65,813
The Ryan Giambattista Helms FoundationBoardman, OHProgram Support$57,500
The Brightside Project IncSan Francisco, CAProgram Support$57,000
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the PastYoungstown, OHProgram Support$55,690
The English CenterYoungstown, OHProgram Support$54,463
Ursuline Sisters MissionCanfield, OHProgram Support$51,100
Compass Family and Community ServicesYoungstown, OHProgram Support$50,125
Society of St Vincent De Paul Northeast Ohio District Council IncWarren, OHProgram Support$45,000
MypathWarren, OHProgram Support$40,000
Warren City Health DistrictWarren, OHProgram Support$40,000
The Salvation ArmyYoungstown, OHProgram Support$38,500
Grove City CollegeGrove City, PAProgram Support$37,954
Axess Family ServicesRavenna, OHProgram Support$35,000
Economic Action Group IncYoungstown, OHProgram Support$35,000

The 25 largest of 210 grants listed on the return. 77 grants to individuals ($129K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $4,156,779 in grants paid (210 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Youngstown State University Foundation (OH), $317K, The Catholic University of America (DC), $143K, Westminster College (PA), $140K, Mahoning Valley Historical Society (OH), $136K and City of Youngstown (OH), $125K.