The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is a public charity based in Youngstown, Ohio, founded in 1919. It raises money for local agencies and collaborates with partners to educate and empower children and families in the Mahoning Valley.
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley at a glance
In short: The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley gave $986K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $986,000
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,947
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,091,309
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (12 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
- Contact
Mailing address: 255 Watt Street, Youngstown, OH 44505-3049
Phone: (330) 746-8494
Website: https://ymvunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goodwill Industries ($63K). Together the top 10 received $496K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 172 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving the Mahoning Valley. Its 2027 RFP is limited to eligible agencies in Mahoning County. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 38 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $986K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $986K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries Youngstown, OH | Services for the blind, sheltered employment, health services for clients | $62,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | Food for low-income families and seniors, food for food pantries | $60,000 |
| YWCA Youngstown, OH | Transitional housing, financial education programs, child care, health education | $60,000 |
| Potential Development Youngstown, OH | Program Services | $50,000 |
| Compass Family and Community Services Youngstown, OH | To help assist families who are victims of violence and financial difficulties | $47,500 |
| Jewish Community Center Youngstown, OH | Literacy Program, Minority Adult Swim | $47,500 |
| Catholic Charities Regional Agency Youngstown, OH | Emergency Assistance, Counseling Programs, Senior Services | $45,000 |
| Salvation Army Youngstown, OH | Emergency Assistance, After School Programs, Senior Programs | $45,000 |
| YMCA Youngstown, OH | Recreational activities for children, seniors, and those with disabilities | $40,000 |
| Help Hotline Crisis Center Youngstown, OH | Health and Human Service Information Referral | $38,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,091,309 | $4,131,859 | $4,240,934 | $986,000 | 38 | $408,686 |
| 2023 | $15,260,335 | $5,717,919 | $3,893,076 | $998,261 | 32 | $219,963 |
| 2022 | $13,142,800 | $3,579,990 | $3,512,174 | $1,063,730 | 34 | $174,324 |
| 2021 | $14,148,772 | $4,036,707 | $3,037,296 | $1,005,973 | 33 | $771,162 |
| 2020 | $12,626,084 | $4,129,949 | $3,157,730 | $1,025,350 | 35 | $231,846 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s website states its mission is to create positive change by collaborating with partners to educate and empower children and families in the Mahoning Valley. Its 2024 filing describes a broader mission of promoting education, income, health, and community support services.
For its 2027 funding process, the organization invites eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) health and human service agencies in Mahoning County to propose work in education and emergency services. Its website describes Success By 6 as a pre-kindergarten readiness program, Success After 6 as providing wrap-around services to students and families, and Imagination Library as providing books to eligible children under five in Mahoning County.
The organization’s 2024 grants included support for agencies addressing food access, housing, family violence, emergency assistance, counseling, literacy, and services for people with disabilities. For example, Catholic Charities Regional Agency describes its mission as serving people in need and advocating for justice in social structures. Help Hotline Crisis Center says it provides immediate, comprehensive services to support and connect people with community resources. Beatitude House describes its work as supporting disadvantaged women and children through homes, educational opportunities, and efforts to foster healthy families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 38 grants totaling $986,000. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $62,500, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $62,500 to Goodwill Industries for services for blind people, sheltered employment, and health services for clients; $60,000 each to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley for food assistance and the YWCA for transitional housing and other services; and $50,000 to Potential Development for program services. Other awards included $47,500 each to Compass Family and Community Services and the Jewish Community Center, and $45,000 each to Catholic Charities Regional Agency and the Salvation Army.
The 2027 RFP process is for eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) health and human service agencies in Mahoning County, with proposals aligned to education or emergency services. The organization’s Community Investment Guidelines cover eligibility, reporting, and programmatic focus and provide a preview of application questions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s website lists Bob Hannon as president and Kielly Rapp as director of community impact. Its 2024 filing lists Tom Davis as treasurer, Alexa Sweeney Blackann as secretary, and Mark Wenick as past chair, along with board members Jennifer Drennen, Erica Fleming, Theodore M. Schmidt, Stephanie Shapiro, Doralice N. Ricchiuti, Steven P. Hanousek, and Neil J. Kaback.
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is led by Robert P. Hannon, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert P. Hannon
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Chris Sammartino
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Sweeney Blackann
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Thomas
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Muransky
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doralice N. Ricchiuti
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Toot
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wenick
Past Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mayor Tito Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil J. Kaback
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Hanousek
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore M. Schmidt
Board Member
Chair → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryl S. Cameron
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cosentino
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Carlson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Loney
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Howlett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Mrozek
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanisha Wheeler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Ditommaso
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Fleming
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Drennen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Shapiro
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lyden
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Becky Wall (2020–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 42023
- Former: Betty Jo Licata (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 42023
- Former: Patty Durkin (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 42023
- Former: Carrie Stackhouse (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 122
- Former: Denise Stewart (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 422
- Former: Garry L. Mrozek (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 422
- Former: Julie Michael-Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 422
- Former: Larry G. Fauver (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 422
- Former: Michael Schrock (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 122
- Former: Sarah Brown-Clark (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 422
- Former: William M. Padisak (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 422
- Former: Brian F. Kolenich (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 22021
- Former: Glenn Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Parker T. McHenry (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 31920
- Former: Rick Fryda (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62020
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 $153K, to Robert P Hannon (President).
Frequently asked questions about The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
How much does The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley give each year?
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley gave $986K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $998K across 32 grants.
What is The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's typical grant size?
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,947, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley that year got $15K on average.
Where does The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley give grants?
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (29 grants), Girard, OH (2 grants) and Warren, OH (2 grants).
Does The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (19 grants).
Who are The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's largest grantees?
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's largest 2024 grantees include Goodwill Industries ($62,500), Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley ($60,000) and YWCA ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley?
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley fund?
The organization’s website states its mission is to create positive change by collaborating with partners to educate and empower children and families in the Mahoning Valley. Its 2024 filing describes a broader mission of promoting education, income, health, and community support services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley?
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ymvunitedway.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's EIN?
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0714598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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