Western Reserve Health Foundation
Western Reserve Health Foundation is a public charity based in Youngstown, Ohio, that supports health care services and health care education in Youngstown and Mahoning County. Established in 1984, it is a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, which handles its day-to-day operations.
Western Reserve Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Western Reserve Health Foundation gave $650K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $649,784
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +135.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,690
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $18,155,294
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (18 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Western Reserve Health Foundation
- How to Apply
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Apply through the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s online grant portal. The foundation’s grant opportunity lists quarterly application dates of January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.
- Review Cycle
- The next listed quarterly deadline is October 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The next listed quarterly deadline is October 15, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Hospice Trust of Trumbull County Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 East Commerce Street 150, Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 743-5555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Western Reserve Health Foundation
Who Western Reserve Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley ($50K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 99 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is Youngstown and Mahoning County, Ohio. Its 2024 grants went entirely to Ohio recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Western Reserve Health Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 33 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). 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 $515K (2023) to $650K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | Program support/ healthy community partnership/ mahoning valley community response fund | $50,000 |
| Equality Ohio Education Fund Cleveland, OH | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation Inc Kent, OH | Program Support | $40,000 |
| We Become Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Access Family Services DBA Axesspointe Akron, OH | Program Support | $36,000 |
| Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Thrive Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters Mission Canfield, OH | Program Support | $25,000 |
| YSU Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $23,784 |
| Associated Neighborhood Centers McGuffey Centre Youngstown, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $18,155,294 | $1,142,898 | $840,438 | $649,784 | 33 | $1,138,532 |
| 2023 | $17,026,646 | $802,206 | $700,187 | $514,802 | 14 | $794,441 |
| 2022 | $15,512,762 | $632,236 | $849,157 | $634,653 | 19 | $624,372 |
| 2021 | $19,200,456 | $1,760,924 | $815,917 | $629,865 | 20 | $1,740,264 |
| 2020 | $17,337,958 | $440,566 | $759,597 | $566,930 | 13 | $433,850 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to carry out charitable activities related to or in promotion of health care services or health care education in Youngstown or Mahoning County. Its filing says it supports organizations providing those services or education.
For 2026, the foundation lists innovative projects aligned with the 2026–2028 Mahoning-Trumbull Community Health Partners Community Health Improvement Plan. Priorities are access to health care; community safety; behavioral health; chronic disease; and maternal, infant, and child health. The foundation also considers organizations and programs addressing the needs of cancer patients and their families.
The foundation says strong proposals incorporate people with personal knowledge or direct experience in planning and implementation, clearly defined success measures and evaluation plans, and qualitative and quantitative data. It also highlights addressing social and economic challenges that contribute to poor health, including racial inequity, poverty, and barriers to healthy food, quality housing, and safe recreation spaces.
Grantees in 2024 included organizations with varied missions. For example, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation describes its work as improving quality of life by encouraging investment in Youngstown neighborhoods. Thrive Mahoning Valley says it works to create a welcoming community and connect residents to economic, social, and educational opportunities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $649,784. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $20,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $50,000 to Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley for program support, the Healthy Community Partnership, and the Mahoning Valley Community Response Fund; $40,000 each to Equality Ohio Education Fund, Kent State University Foundation, and We Become; and $36,000 to Access Family Services, doing business as AxessPointe. Other notable awards included $30,000 to Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and $25,000 each to Thrive Mahoning Valley and Ursuline Sisters Mission.
Applications are made through the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s online grant portal. The foundation’s filing says its governing body reviews grant applications and may request additional information or supporting documentation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doris Irene Bullock as chair. Trustees listed are Leigh Greene, Benjamin McGee, Denise Bayer, Lou DiPaulo, Justin Mondok, Scott Schulick, and Tiffany Sokol. The filing says the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley handles day-to-day operations and appoints future board members.
Western Reserve Health Foundation is led by Doris Irene Bullock, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doris Irene Bullock
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin McGee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Greene
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Bayer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou Dipaulo
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schulick
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Mondok
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Sokol
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael Miladore (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Phillip Dennison (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Jeff Heintz (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Susan Stricklin (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Western Reserve Health Foundation
How much does Western Reserve Health Foundation give each year?
Western Reserve Health Foundation gave $650K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $515K across 14 grants.
What is Western Reserve Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Western Reserve Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,690, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Western Reserve Health Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Western Reserve Health Foundation give grants?
Western Reserve Health Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (22 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants), Canfield, OH (2 grants) and Boardman, OH (2 grants).
Does Western Reserve Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Western Reserve Health Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (32 grants).
Who are Western Reserve Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Western Reserve Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley ($50,000), Equality Ohio Education Fund ($40,000) and Kent State University Foundation Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Western Reserve Health Foundation?
Western Reserve Health Foundation reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Western Reserve Health Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to carry out charitable activities related to or in promotion of health care services or health care education in Youngstown or Mahoning County. Its filing says it supports organizations providing those services or education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Western Reserve Health Foundation?
Apply through the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Western Reserve Health Foundation's EIN?
Western Reserve Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1461047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Western Reserve Health Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/western-reserve-health-foundation-morg_5d267ec3ff884d1fa9591f42418435e4
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