Greater Alliance Foundation Inc

ALLIANCE, OH EIN: 34-1873212 Website

Greater Alliance Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Alliance, Ohio, established in 1998. The organization operates as a public charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to funding programs that increase community resilience and improve quality of life in the Alliance area. The foundation provides individuals and entities interested in the Alliance community the opportunity to direct their giving toward identifiable and worthy needs that may go unmet by established charitable resources.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$30.1M

+18.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

-28.3% YoY

Grant Count

-8.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

-21.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Health & Wellness

The foundation makes grants to public charities, colleges, public school districts, and governmental units for the long-term benefit of the Greater Alliance, Ohio community.

Grantmaking

In the first half of fiscal year 2025, the foundation awarded nearly $875,000 in grants to local projects. Notable recent grants include:

Average Grant

amount varies by funding cycle

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds programs in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with a specific emphasis on the Greater Alliance, Ohio community.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $5.3M (97%)

Maryland $70K (1%)

Illinois $30K (1%)

Pennsylvania $18K (0%)

New York $10K (0%)

Florida $10K (0%)

California $6K (0%)

District of Columbia $5K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Maryland North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Cities

AkronAllianceBaltimoreBeachwoodBeavercreekCantonChicagoClevelandDelray BeachGeorgetownHartvilleIndependenceKentKetteringLouisvilleMarionNew YorkNorth CantonOconomowocSalem

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $30,074,244
Total Annual Giving: $1,164,602
Total Revenues: $2,097,069
Total Expenses: $1,587,445
Staff: 3 employees

The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$30,074,244	$25,440,329	$24,472,364
Revenue	$2,097,069	$2,761,103	$5,080,410
Expenses	$1,587,445	$1,946,894	$1,426,255
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$803,663	$1,855,874	$1,743,237
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

174 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

4 open opportunities from Greater Alliance Foundation Inc

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Foundation

Corporate Advised Funds

GREATER ALLIANCE FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

GREATER ALLIANCE FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Donor Designated Funds

GREATER ALLIANCE FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Mount Union Business Affairs ($214,393), Ywca of Alliance ($82,502), Alliance Family Health Center Inc ($72,246).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALLIANCE AREA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ALLIANCE, OH	SHELTER AND HOUSING	$29,007
ALLIANCE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ALLIANCE, OH	EDUCATION	$8,000
ALLIANCE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ALLIANCE, OH	EDUCATION	$5,198
ALLIANCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC ALLIANCE, OH	HEALTH & WELLNESS	$72,246
ALLIANCE FAMILY YMCA ALLIANCE, OH	HEALTH & WELLNESS	$32,318
ALLIANCE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS INC ALLIANCE, OH	ENVIRONMENT	$20,858
ALLIANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ALLIANCE, OH	PROGRAM	$69,414
ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL ALLIANCE, OH	EDUCATION	$5,500
ALLIANCE PREGNANCY CENTER ALLIANCE, OH	HEALTH & WELLNESS	$5,750
ASPIRE MINISTRIES MARION, OH	FAITH BASED	$35,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Doug Schwarz is listed as associated with the organization.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ANDREW ZUMBAR	PRESIDENT	0.2	—
DAMON KELLER	VICE PRESIDENT	0.2	—
CHAS MITCHELL	TREASURER	0.2	—
ELAYNE DUNLAP	SECRETARY	0.2	—
MIKE CONNY	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
MARK FEDOR	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
SUE GORIS	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
RANDY HUNT	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
GERARD MASTROIANNI	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
DOUG SCHWARZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10	$18,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been active in expanding its community engagement:

**Annual Campaign Launch:** The Greater Alliance Foundation launched its first-ever annual campaign titled "Your Gifts, Their Future" to strengthen the future of Alliance.

Greater Alliance Foundation Awards Nearly $875,000 in Grants in First Half

2025

**Grant Awards:** In the first half of fiscal year 2025, the foundation awarded nearly $875,000 in grants to support local initiatives.

Greater Alliance Foundation Awards Nearly $875,000 in Grants in First Half

2026

**Professional Development:** The foundation hosts an annual Professional Development Day, with the 2026 event available for registration.

Greater Alliance Foundation Launches First-Ever Annual Campaign to Strengthen

**Publications:** The foundation publishes an annual report and regular newsletters to keep the community informed of its activities and impact.

Greater Alliance Foundation Launches First-Ever Annual Campaign to Strengthen

**Scholarship Opportunities:** The foundation actively promotes scholarship opportunities for area students, including the June and Lloyd Carlile Scholarship for Marlington High School seniors.

Greater Alliance Foundation lists scholarships for area students

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to provide for individuals and other entities interested in the quality of life in the Alliance area, the opportunity to direct their giving towards identifiable and worthy needs that sometimes go unmet by established charitable resources. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Health & Wellness The foundation makes grants to public charities, colleges, public school districts, and governmental units fo…

How do I apply for a grant from Greater Alliance Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $5,040 to $464,837 • Average grant amount varies by funding cycle **Recent Grant Activity:** In the first half of fiscal year 2025, the foundation awarded nearly $875,000 in grants to local projects. Notable recent grants include: • University of Mount Union: $214,393 (Education) • Young Women's Christian Association of Alliance Ohio: $82,502 (Education) • Alliance Family Health Center: $72,246 (Health & Wellness) **Giving Circle:** The foundation …

Where does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds programs in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with a specific emphasis on the Greater Alliance, Ohio community.

What size grants does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Greater Alliance Foundation Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Greater Alliance Foundation Inc's EIN?

Greater Alliance Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1873212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.