Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is a public charity based in Youngstown, Ohio, formed in 1999 to address charitable and philanthropic needs across Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. It connects donors with local causes and supports community-based charitable work intended to improve residents’ quality of life.
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley gave $3.6M across 133 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,614,094
- +31.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 133
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,174
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $50,073,685
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (40 of 133, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
- Review Cycle
- The general grant and the listed quarterly opportunities have deadlines on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15. The next listed deadline is October 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The general grant and the listed quarterly opportunities have deadlines on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October…
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 East Commerce Street 150, Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 743-5555
Website: https://cfmv.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
27 open opportunities from Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
CFMV Athena Scholarship Grant
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CFMV Emergency Grants
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Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley-General Grant
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Who Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youngstown State University Foundation ($317K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
469 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 417 grants of 469 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated origins and mission center on Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, Ohio. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 5% to Pennsylvania, 4% to Washington, D.C., 2% to California, and less than 1% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 133 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 133 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 133 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University Foundation Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $317,215 |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | Program Support | $143,000 |
| Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | Program Support | $140,454 |
| Mahoning Valley Historical Society Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $135,860 |
| City of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $125,000 |
| United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $109,394 |
| Youngstown Symphony Society Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $103,250 |
| Ohio Living Holdings DBA Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice Columbus, OH | Program Support | $103,000 |
| Western Reserve Health Education Inc Warren, OH | Program Support | $102,000 |
| Inspiring Minds Warren, OH | Program Support | $76,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,073,685 | $7,434,347 | $5,386,972 | $3,614,094 | 133 | $3,552,193 |
| 2023 | $47,447,756 | $8,535,099 | $4,303,553 | $2,741,102 | 107 | $715,619 |
| 2022 | $38,364,494 | $3,038,919 | $3,411,518 | $1,996,607 | 94 | $1,124,370 |
| 2021 | $48,407,645 | $2,474,240 | $3,166,677 | $1,889,058 | 66 | $698,421 |
| 2020 | $43,065,649 | $5,543,609 | $3,460,166 | $1,827,725 | 69 | $699,370 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to lead and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partner with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment, and invest in the Mahoning Valley to improve quality of life for all residents. Its stated program areas include health, education, economic development, human services, and historical, cultural, and environmental activities.
The foundation says it makes grants to IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) organizations, religious organizations, schools, and government entities. Organizations not registered with the IRS may apply through a fiscal sponsor. Examples of grantees’ work include student scholarships and career opportunities at Youngstown State University Foundation, historical education at Mahoning Valley Historical Society, and youth education and enrichment at Inspiring Minds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 133 grants totaling $3,614,094. Grant amounts ranged from $5,125 to $317,215, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $317,215 to Youngstown State University Foundation, $143,000 to The Catholic University of America, $140,454 to Westminster College, $135,860 to Mahoning Valley Historical Society, and $125,000 to the City of Youngstown. Each was listed for program support.
The foundation’s grant opportunities include a general grant, health foundation grants, the William Swanston Charitable Fund grant, and emergency grants. The general grant is for nonprofits serving Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation grant is dedicated to Trumbull County; its listed priorities include mental health and substance abuse, access to care, and community conditions and safety. The William Swanston Charitable Fund prioritizes youth-focused projects that reduce disparities in health, education, and children’s services. The foundation’s website also describes emergency grants for eligible nonprofits facing urgent needs related to unexpected situations or loss of public funding.
For applications, the foundation says applicants use its online grant portal. Its 2024 filing states that staff review applications for eligibility and verify applicant information before submitting applications to the board for approval. The foundation’s grantseeker guide says requests may cover programmatic, general operating, or capital needs; individual requests and election-campaign activity are ineligible, and retroactive funding for projects completed before an award is typically not supported. The guide also describes a signed grant agreement and a final report due within 12 months of approval unless otherwise noted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Francisco, Ted Stazak, Marvin Logan, Jeffrey Heintz, Carol Holmes-Chambers, Kathy Harley, Meghan Reed, and Andrea Gonzalez-Burton as directors; Genna Petrolla as vice-chair; and Kelan Bilal as secretary.
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is led by Shari Harrell, Co-President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shari Harrell
Co-President
President → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Casey Krell
Co-President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$77K (2023) → $103K (2024)
Patricia Sweeney
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Heintz
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Harley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Francisco PhD
Director
Vice Chairperson → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Logan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Stazak
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Prieto Langarica
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Gonzalez-Burton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Holmes-Chambers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genna Petrolla
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Fries
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelan Bilal
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Vince Peterson II (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Dignan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Baker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Cohen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Mullane (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Carmella Williams (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Roller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bruce Beeghly (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $103K, to Casey Krell (Co-President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
How much does Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley give each year?
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley gave $3.6M across 133 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 107 grants.
What is Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,174, across 133 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley that year got $16K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley give grants?
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (66 grants), Warren, OH (21 grants), Columbus, OH (6 grants) and Canfield, OH (5 grants).
Does Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 133 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (133 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's largest 2024 grantees include Youngstown State University Foundation ($317,215), The Catholic University of America ($143,000) and Westminster College ($140,454), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley?
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley reported $50.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What does Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley fund?
The foundation’s mission is to lead and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partner with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment, and invest in the Mahoning Valley to improve quality of life for all residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley?
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfmv.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's EIN?
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1904353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-of-the-mahoning-valley-morg_0332bfbc5cd347009d3f19d96b8a1e28
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