Greater Alliance Foundation Inc
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Alliance, Ohio. It makes grants for the long-term benefit of the greater Alliance community and offers local nonprofits grant funding. The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its role as helping people and organizations direct giving toward identifiable needs that may go unmet by established charitable resources.
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Alliance Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Ohio. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,437,942
- +36.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,936
- +36.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,763
- Total assets
- $33,022,472
- +9.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (9 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Alliance Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Call before applying, prepare the application and required documentation, and submit them by the applicable cycle deadline.
- Review Cycle
- Applications, including required documentation, are due by the first of October, February, and June.
- Deadline
- Applications, including required documentation, are due by the first of October, February, and June.
- Contact
Mailing address: 960 West State St 220, Alliance, OH 44601-4685
Phone: (330) 823-8560
Website: https://greateralliancefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Greater Alliance Foundation Inc
Corporate Advised Funds
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Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
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Donor Designated Funds
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Who Greater Alliance Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA of Alliance ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 166 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its vision as improving quality of life and opportunity in the greater Alliance area. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Greater Alliance Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 32 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $657K (2019) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Alliance Alliance, OH | Education | $250,045 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | Education | $197,500 |
| Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter Alliance, OH | Human Services | $167,235 |
| Raptor Hallow Sanctuary Salem, OH | Animal Welfare | $114,141 |
| Alliance Friends of the Parks Inc Alliance, OH | Capital | $97,000 |
| Carnation City Players Alliance, OH | Capital | $76,000 |
| Early Childhood Education Alliance Inc Alliance, OH | Education | $54,386 |
| Ellie's Rainy Day Fund Beavercreek, OH | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Alliance Family YMCA Alliance, OH | Health & Welfare | $47,933 |
| Stuckey Family Interfaith Development Center Alliance, OH | Education | $43,694 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,022,472 | $4,203,253 | $2,248,379 | $1,437,942 | 32 | $1,266,702 |
| 2024 | $30,074,244 | $2,097,069 | $1,587,445 | $1,053,559 | 32 | $803,663 |
| 2023 | $25,440,329 | $2,761,103 | $1,946,894 | $1,469,172 | 35 | $1,855,874 |
| 2022 | $24,472,364 | $5,080,410 | $1,426,255 | $978,823 | 36 | $1,743,237 |
| 2021 | $26,860,655 | $6,975,728 | $1,426,659 | $996,662 | 31 | $1,913,252 |
| 2020 | $19,188,344 | $1,678,905 | $1,293,754 | $996,648 | 40 | $421,401 |
| 2019 | $17,128,035 | $2,166,829 | $984,721 | $656,948 | 25 | $643,977 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says its mission is to strengthen the community by serving and connecting people, resources, and needs through philanthropic giving. Its 2023 filing describes its mission as providing people and entities interested in the quality of life in the Alliance area an opportunity to direct giving toward worthy needs.
The filing describes grants to public charities, colleges, public school districts, and governmental units. The foundation’s 2025 grants included education, human services, animal welfare, capital, health and welfare, and faith-based purposes. Examples illustrate the range of grantees: the YWCA of Alliance says it works to eliminate racism and empower women; the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter says it provides temporary shelter and support to survivors of domestic violence; and Raptor Hallow Sanctuary describes its work as preserving nonreleasable animals and providing animal and bird education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $1,437,942. Awards ranged from $5,100 to $250,045, with a median of $15,763. The largest grants included $250,045 to YWCA of Alliance for education, $197,500 to the University of Mount Union for education, and $167,235 to the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter for human services. Other notable awards were $114,141 to Raptor Hallow Sanctuary for animal welfare and $97,000 to Alliance Friends of the Parks Inc for capital.
The foundation’s application page invites grant requests and says the Board of Trustees considers them in October, February, and June. Applicants are asked to call before applying. The application requests organizational and project details, including the requested amount, project dates, target population, impact and success measures, and supporting research where applicable. The foundation says its grant form does not save progress, and recommends preparing answers in a Word document before submitting. Its 2023 filing says grantees sign a grant agreement stating the grant purpose and a deadline for submitting documentation of how the grant was used, such as a financial report or receipts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Zumbar as president; Sue Goris and Damon Keller as vice presidents; Chas Mitchell as treasurer; and Elayne Dunlap as secretary. Trustees listed are Randy Hunt, Gerard Mastroianni, Sue Neil, Mark Fedor, and Mike Conny.
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc is led by Doug Schwarz, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Schwarz
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Heidi McClung
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$76K (2025)
Andrew Zumbar
President
Trustee & Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Mastroianni
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fedor
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Conny
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Neil
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damon Keller
Vice President
Trustee & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Goris
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elayne Dunlap
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chas Mitchell
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Beth Mitchell (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Dennis Clunk (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Will Tolerton (2019–2022) — President
- Former: David Rodman (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $76K, to Heidi McClung (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Alliance Foundation Inc
How much does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc give each year?
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 32 grants.
What is Greater Alliance Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,763, and its average grant was $44,936, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Alliance Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc give grants?
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alliance, OH (21 grants), Canton, OH (4 grants) and Marion, OH (2 grants).
Does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Alliance Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants), "Program" (8 grants) and "Health & Welfare" (5 grants).
Who are Greater Alliance Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA of Alliance ($250,045), University of Mount Union ($197,500) and Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter ($167,235), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Alliance Foundation Inc?
Greater Alliance Foundation Inc reported $33.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says its mission is to strengthen the community by serving and connecting people, resources, and needs through philanthropic giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Alliance Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Does Greater Alliance Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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