The Raymond John Wean Foundation
The Raymond John Wean Foundation is a private foundation based in Warren, Ohio, that supports equitable community building in the under-resourced communities of Warren and Youngstown in the Mahoning Valley. Established in 1949, it works through grantmaking, capacity building, convening, and partnerships.
The Raymond John Wean Foundation at a glance
In short: The Raymond John Wean Foundation gave $2.7M across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,674,064
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,447
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $91,841,097
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (27 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Raymond John Wean Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications should be submitted through its website and identifies Chyna Mitchell as the application contact. The website says to email or call as the first step for Community Investment Grants. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website accepts Community Investment Grant submissions year-round for board review in March, June, September, and December. The 2024 filing states that grants over $5,000 have quarterly deadlines and other grants have annual deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website accepts Community Investment Grant submissions year-round for board review in March, June, September, and…
- Contact
Application contact: Chyna Mitchell
Mailing address: 147 West Market Street, Warren, OH 44481
Phone: (330) 394-5600
Website: https://weanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Raymond John Wean Foundation
Who The Raymond John Wean Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp ($665K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
552 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 493 grants of 552 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its work is dedicated to under-resourced communities in Warren and Youngstown, Ohio, in the Mahoning Valley. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Raymond John Wean Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 94 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2021) to $3.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp Youngstown, OH | General Operating Support | $665,000 |
| Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership Warren, OH | General Operating Support | $589,900 |
| Youngstown City Schools District Youngstown, OH | General Operating Support | $155,400 |
| Valley Economic Development Partners Inc Youngstown, OH | General Operating Support | $154,000 |
| Freedom Roc Akron, OH | General Operating Support | $132,500 |
| Community Foundation of the MV Youngstown, OH | The Wean Park Fund/Emergency Aid | $131,000 |
| Organizacion Civica Y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc Youngstown, OH | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| United Returning Citizens Youngstown, OH | General Operating Support | $86,500 |
| Bridgeway Capital Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $66,000 |
| Inspiring Minds Warren, OH | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,841,097 | $3,557,509 | $4,446,767 | $2,674,064 | 94 | $4,316,850 | $3,101,757 | $4,422,540 |
| 2023 | $87,987,079 | $4,488,624 | $5,109,259 | $3,481,669 | 92 | $4,780,138 | $4,074,148 | $4,095,679 |
| 2022 | $81,495,326 | $5,074,455 | $4,163,647 | $2,950,280 | 95 | $4,058,011 | $4,688,870 | $4,277,225 |
| 2021 | $98,679,001 | $12,276,245 | $4,035,069 | $2,178,333 | 120 | $3,279,130 | $11,916,251 | $4,521,210 |
| 2020 | $88,867,513 | $-725,257 | $3,268,489 | $2,479,049 | 151 | — | $1,252,723 | $4,021,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond John Wean Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to advance community building in the under-resourced communities of Warren and Youngstown through grantmaking, capacity building, convening, and partnerships. Its vision is empowered residents creating a healthy, vibrant, equitable, and economically stable Mahoning Valley.
Its strategic priorities are community revitalization, economic opportunity, educational opportunity, and public and civic sector leadership. It also supports organizational capacity building, with a focus on the sustainability of Black- and Hispanic/Latinx-led organizations. Its stated values include resident engagement, racial equity, inclusion, social equity, collaboration, community investment, and learning.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for neighborhood development, schools, economic development, youth programs, and services for returning citizens. For example, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation describes its mission as catalyzing neighborhood reinvestment and improving quality of life in Youngstown; Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership says it empowers residents through projects and programming to improve Warren neighborhoods. Valley Economic Development Partners describes its work as supporting small businesses and local jobs, while Inspiring Minds describes its mission as engaging and empowering youth through education and exposure to life-changing experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 94 grants totaling $2,674,064. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $665,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $665,000 to Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and $589,900 to Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, both for general operating support. Other large grants included $155,400 to Youngstown City Schools District and $154,000 to Valley Economic Development Partners, each for general operating support; $132,500 to Freedom ROC for general operating support; and $131,000 to Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley for the Wean Park Fund/emergency aid.
The foundation’s website describes Community Investment Grants of $5,000 and over for developing and implementing viable solutions aligned with its values and strategic priorities. Applicants must have nonprofit or 501(c)(3) status, mission and value alignment, a thoughtful approach to at least one strategic priority, and evident capacity to carry out the work. The initial step is to contact the foundation by email or phone. The website’s Community Investment Grant checklist indicates applicants should prepare organizational and financial documents, leadership and demographic information, a program or project narrative, and a budget. It identifies grant periods of one to three years.
The website also describes Resident Engagement Grants of $500 to $5,000, offered every spring to support the strategy, leadership, and impact of community and grassroots organizations. The 2026 Resident Engagement Grant FAQ says applicants must have 501(c)(3) status, be fiscally sponsored by a valid 501(c)(3), belong to a central 501(c)(3), or qualify as a faith-based organization. It recommends that the primary contact delivering the project be from Warren or Youngstown and says residents of those communities should be involved in planning, delivery, and evaluation. The FAQ describes the Resident Engagement Grant as an annual opportunity; its 2026 cycle is not presented here as open.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gordon B. Wean as chairman, Molly Seals as vice chair, Jennifer E. Roller as president, and Sara Daugherty as secretary. It lists Dante Capers, Carla Baldwin, Stanley Elkins, Vincent E. Peterson, Sarah Lowry, and Sybil West as board members.
The Raymond John Wean Foundation is led by Jennifer E. Roller, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer E. Roller
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $214K (2024)
Gordon B. Wean
Chairman
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Baldwin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Seals
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Daugherty
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Elkins
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sybil West
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent E. Peterson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dante Capers
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lowry
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Hagman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Mullane (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $214K, to Jennifer E Roller (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Raymond John Wean Foundation
How much does The Raymond John Wean Foundation give each year?
The Raymond John Wean Foundation gave $2.7M across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 92 grants.
What is The Raymond John Wean Foundation's typical grant size?
The Raymond John Wean Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,447, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Raymond John Wean Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Raymond John Wean Foundation give grants?
The Raymond John Wean Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (44 grants), Warren, OH (20 grants), Cleveland, OH (7 grants) and Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does The Raymond John Wean Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Raymond John Wean Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (90 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Raymond John Wean Foundation's largest grantees?
The Raymond John Wean Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp ($665,000), Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership ($589,900) and Youngstown City Schools District ($155,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Raymond John Wean Foundation?
The Raymond John Wean Foundation reported $91.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Raymond John Wean Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to advance community building in the under-resourced communities of Warren and Youngstown through grantmaking, capacity building, convening, and partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond John Wean Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications should be submitted through its website and identifies Chyna Mitchell as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Raymond John Wean Foundation's EIN?
The Raymond John Wean Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6505038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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