The William Swanston Charitable Fund

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Youngstown, OH

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley funds nonprofits and public institutions working in health, education, economic development, human services, and historical, cultural, or environmental activities, with grants benefiting Mahoning or Trumbull county residents and surrounding areas. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000 and ranged from $5,125 to $317,215; applications are required, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.

Youngstown Fdn General

Youngstown, OH

The Youngstown Foundation funds charitable, educational, scientific, and community-serving work, including programs, operations, capital projects, and emergency needs. It primarily serves Youngstown and Mahoning and Trumbull counties; emergency grants are capped at $5,000, while the profile does not establish a typical level for other grants. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible local nonprofits.

The Raymond John Wean Foundation

Warren, OH

The Raymond John Wean Foundation funds community-led work in Warren and Youngstown, Ohio, focused on neighborhood revitalization, economic and educational opportunity, and public and civic leadership, with an emphasis on racial equity and resident engagement. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $665,000, with a median of $5,000; it accepts unsolicited requests.

Premier Bank Foundation

Canfield, OH

The foundation supports qualified charitable organizations and community efforts, with 2025 grants spanning neighborhood development, social equity, entrepreneurship, revitalization, and local services. Grants ranged from $30 to $60,000, with a median of $1,682, and most funding went to Ohio, followed by Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Its filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations; awards are determined by its Distribution Committee, and no application form or materials are listed.

The Wm M & a Cafaro Family Foundation

Niles, OH

Western Reserve Health Foundation

Youngstown, OH

The Western Reserve Health Foundation funds health care services and education, including priorities such as access to care, behavioral health, chronic disease, maternal and child health, and support for cancer patients and families, in Youngstown and Mahoning County, Ohio. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. Organizations serving Mahoning County can apply through the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s grant portal; quarterly deadlines are listed, so it accepts applications.

Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation

Youngstown, OH

The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation funds health care services and health care education in Warren and Trumbull County, Ohio, and offers scholarships to local graduates pursuing health-related degrees. Its 2024 organizational grants ranged from $5,700 to $98,400, with a median of $15,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Robert H Reakirt Fdn Equities

Pittsburgh, PA

In 2024, the foundation supported organizations working in early childhood, arts, recovery, economic development, and human services, with most funding going to Ohio and smaller amounts to Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Georgia. Grants ranged from $950 to $75,000, with a median of $15,000. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted; it directs applicants to contact PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review C.

Trust Uw David Tod Arrel

Pittsburgh, PA

The trust supports a range of charitable services, including youth programs, housing, emergency shelter, and education. Its 2025 grants totaled $471,866 across 12 awards, with a median grant of $25,000; nearly all funding went to organizations in Ohio, with a small share in Pennsylvania. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association

Columbus, OH

OCCRRA funds Ohio organizations serving child care, early learning, and youth development, including through program-specific stabilization and access grants. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,960 to $50,970, with a median of $30,060. Organizations apply for assistance and are reviewed against program criteria; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the information provided.

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Richmond, VA

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation funds eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in health and human services, education, arts and culture, civic and community development, and the environment within Dominion’s operating area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $1 million, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications during spring and fall grant cycles.