J Hynes & J Finnegan Fdn

Walter E & Caroline H Watson Trust

Pittsburgh, PA

The trust funds direct-service projects addressing demonstrated community needs, especially programs benefiting underserved populations, with a primary focus on Mahoning and Trumbull counties; recent giving has also supported organizations elsewhere in Ohio and other states. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Eligible organizations may apply annually, so unsolicited requests are accepted.

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Youngstown, OH

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley funds nonprofit, school, religious, and government work in health, education, economic development, human services, and cultural, historical, and environmental activities, with a focus on Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, Ohio. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,125 to $317,215, with a median award of $15,000. It accepts grant applications through its online portal; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Raymond John Wean Foundation

Warren, OH

The Raymond John Wean Foundation funds resident-centered community revitalization, economic and educational opportunity, civic leadership, and organizational capacity in Warren and Youngstown, Ohio, and the Mahoning Valley. Grants range from $500 to $665,000; its 2024 median grant was $5,000, with Community Investment Grants starting at $5,000 and Resident Engagement Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. The foundation says applicants should first contact it about Community Investment Grants; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

John D Finnegan Fdn

Columbus, OH

The foundation supports efforts to help people in need and advance religious, scientific, and educational activities, with past grants also benefiting arts, cultural, and community organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $12,500, and went mainly to organizations in Ohio, Virginia, and Washington, DC. It accepts written applications submitted through Huntington National Bank.

The Wm M & a Cafaro Family Foundation

Niles, OH

The William Swanston Charitable Fund

Youngstown, OH

The William Swanston Charitable Fund supports youth projects that address disparities in health, education, and children’s services, especially for children affected by abuse, neglect, or dependency, in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, Ohio. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications through the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s online grant portal.