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Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Youngstown, OH

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley funds nonprofits and public institutions working in health, education, economic development, human services, and historical, cultural, or environmental activities, with grants benefiting Mahoning or Trumbull county residents and surrounding areas. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000 and ranged from $5,125 to $317,215; applications are required, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Wm M & a Cafaro Family Foundation

Niles, OH

The William Swanston Charitable Fund

Youngstown, OH

The William Swanston Charitable Fund supports organizations serving children affected by abuse, neglect, or dependency, with current priorities in health and wellness and education. It focuses on Mahoning and Trumbull counties, Ohio; 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Applications are accepted through the Community Foundation’s grant portal.

Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004

Beverly Hills, CA

The Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust supports religious, educational, community, media, food assistance, health, cultural, and disability-related organizations, with most funding going to Ohio and smaller amounts to California, South Carolina, and Maryland. Its 2025 grants totaled $10,500, typically $500–$2,000 (median $1,000); it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

GPD Group Employees Foundation Inc

Akron, OH

GPD Group Employees Foundation funds K–12 public schools and nonprofits serving children, especially at-risk children and those with special or medical needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $33,000, with a $4,000 median; it gives nationally, with most funding going to Ohio. The profile describes how to apply and says giving is not limited to preselected organizations, but does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation

Youngstown, OH

The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation funds health care services and health care education in Warren and Trumbull County, Ohio, and offers scholarships to local graduates pursuing health-related degrees. Its 2024 organizational grants ranged from $5,700 to $98,400, with a median of $15,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Healthpath Foundation of Ohio

Cincinnati, OH

HealthPath Foundation of Ohio funds Ohio nonprofits and government agencies working on health equity, including oral health, safety-net care, healthcare workforce equity, age-friendly communities, and emerging community health needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $8,000 to $200,000, with a median of $8,000, and serve its 36-county Ohio area. It uses requests for proposals and sometimes invites organizations to apply; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association

Columbus, OH

OCCRRA funds Ohio organizations serving child care, early learning, and youth development, including through program-specific stabilization and access grants. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,960 to $50,970, with a median of $30,060. Organizations apply for assistance and are reviewed against program criteria; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the information provided.

The Warren Area Chamber of Commerce Education Civic & Cultural Foundation

Youngstown, OH

The Warren Area Chamber of Commerce funds educational, civic, and cultural charitable activities that benefit the Warren area and Trumbull County, Ohio. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $7,500; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ohio Children's Alliance

Columbus, OH

The Ohio Children’s Alliance funds organizations and programs serving children, youth, and families, especially in child and family services, behavioral health, foster care, adoption, and transition support. In 2025, grants ranged from $6,250 to $461,686, with a median of $38,540; most funding went to Ohio, though some went to Kentucky. It uses request-for-proposal or request-for-application processes for subgrants; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Ashtabula Foundation Inc

Ashtabula, OH

The Ashtabula Foundation supports charitable, health, education, youth, religious, cultural, human-services, and community projects that benefit Ashtabula County residents. Its 2025 grants had a median of $4,000, with awards ranging from $90 to $75,650. It accepts requests, but applicants for grants over $5,000 must first submit a Letter of Intent through its online portal.

Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc

Westerville, OH

OneOhio Recovery Foundation funds evidence-based opioid misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services in Ohio through a competitive grant process. In 2024, grants ranged from $8,900 to $1,081,000, with a median of about $146,000. Its Cycle #2 funding inquiry is closed; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.