John and Denise York Foundation
The John and Denise York Foundation is a private foundation based in Youngstown, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $423,500 to organizations and institutions in Ohio, California, Indiana, and Illinois.
John and Denise York Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Denise York Foundation gave $424K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $423,500
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,250
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,518,747
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John and Denise York Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a written application stating the intended use of funds. It lists no restrictions on awards. Contact listed on the filing: John C. York.
- Contact
Application contact: John C York
Mailing address: 7620 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 965-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Denise York Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Francisco ($100K). Together the top 10 received $347K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($72,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (52%), California (24%), Indiana (20%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Denise York Foundation gives
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2018% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $424K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $424K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco - 2025 Fund-a-Need Santa Clara, CA | 2025 Grant Award | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | 2025 Grant Award | $85,000 |
| United Way - Adopt a School Youngstown, OH | 2025 Grant Award | $50,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $72,000 |
| The Edward J Debartolo Memorial Scholarship Youngstown, OH | 2025 Grant Award | $25,000 |
| United Way Youngstown, OH | 2025 Grant Award | $25,000 |
| Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL | 2025 Grant Award | $20,000 |
| YWCA Bright Futures Youngstown, OH | 2025 Grant Award | $16,500 |
| Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | 2025 Grant Award | $10,000 |
| Cover Down Fund Co Herman Breuer Warren, OH | 2025 Grant Award | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,518,747 | $278,116 | $459,997 | $423,500 | 14 | $423,700 | $278,076 | $359,551 |
| 2024 | $5,699,467 | $445,525 | $433,619 | $370,100 | 17 | $370,300 | $442,427 | $306,543 |
| 2023 | $5,687,561 | $-22,837 | $44,497 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,200 | $90,438 | $298,414 |
| 2022 | $5,755,955 | $129,766 | $77,010 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,200 | $97,035 | $290,359 |
| 2021 | $5,702,139 | $2,212,057 | $58,278 | $25,000 | 1 | $26,085 | $1,129,809 | $248,787 |
| 2020 | $3,548,360 | $853,225 | $41,774 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $441,522 | $165,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Denise York Foundation reported a distributable amount of $360K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $423,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to San Francisco - 2025 Fund-A-Need, $85,000 to the University of Notre Dame, and $50,000 each to United Way - Adopt a School and an individual recipient High School.
The filing also lists grants to the Edward J DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship ($25,000), United Way ($25,000), an individual recipient ($20,000), Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine ($20,000), YWCA Bright Futures ($16,500), Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley ($10,000), Cover Down Fund c/o Herman Breuer ($10,000), and Compass Family & Community Services ($5,000). Each listed grant’s purpose is given as “2025 grant award.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marie Denise DeBartolo York as president and John C. York II as secretary.
John and Denise York Foundation is led by Marie Denise Debartolo York, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marie Denise Debartolo York
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John C. York II
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John and Denise York Foundation
How much does John and Denise York Foundation give each year?
John and Denise York Foundation gave $424K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $370K across 17 grants.
What is John and Denise York Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Denise York Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,250, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Denise York Foundation give grants?
John and Denise York Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (24%) and Indiana (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (6 grants).
Does John and Denise York Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on John and Denise York Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2025 Grant Award" (14 grants).
Who are John and Denise York Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Denise York Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include San Francisco ($100,000), University of Notre Dame ($85,000) and United Way - Adopt a School ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($72,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Denise York Foundation?
John and Denise York Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $424K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $360K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from John and Denise York Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Denise York Foundation's EIN?
John and Denise York Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1536162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John and Denise York Foundation 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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