The Thomases Family Endowment (Organizations serving the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys) Grant

The Thomases Family Endowment (Organizations serving the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Youngstown Area Jewish Federation
Amount: US $1,500 - US $25,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The Thomases Family Endowment supports organizations in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys, emphasizing charitable giving and community enhancement. Founded by Irwin Thomases, the endowment aims to sustain a Jewish presence and promote tzedakah. Eligible organizations can apply for grants up to $50,000 per year for projects spanning up to five years, fostering social responsibility and positive impact in the community.

Overview

The Thomases Family Endowment During his lifetime, Irwin Thomases was generous to both the Jewish and secular communities. He created this endowment so that his philanthropic values, including ensuring a Jewish presence in the general community, would live on. It was his hope to better the world in which we all live. The Endowment seeks to promote a spirit of tzedakah (defined as: charitable giving, typically seen as a moral obligation).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must be located in or have a direct tie to the Mahoning and Shenango ValleysOrganizations may submit multiple applications within the same cycle Multi-year requests are considered but can span no longer than five years and can ask for no more than $50,000/year. Multi-year commitments are usually reserved for capital projects.Organizations must wait at least 12 months from any successful grant cycle to submit another request