Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

April 15, 2026

7 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Young Philanthropist Fund

Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley / Mahoning Valley Young Professionals

Geographic Scope: Mahoning and Trumbull counties, Ohio

Focus Areas: Community development and nonprofit support selected by the GIVES Committee of the Mahoning Valley Young Professionals

Description: The Young Philanthropist Fund makes annual gifts to local nonprofits through the GIVES Committee of Mahoning Valley Young Professionals. The fund has awarded 23 grants totaling nearly $54,000 since its creation in 2006. Award example: $5,000 grant to Potential Development School for Students with Autism for an outdoor exercise area.

Eligibility: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Mahoning Valley

Primary Fundraiser: 25 Under 35 awards ceremony

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 330-743-5555

  • Address: 201 East Commerce Street, Suite 150, Youngstown, OH 44503

  • Email: info@cfmv.org

  • Website: cfmv.org
  • Application Deadline: April 15 annually

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit CFMV.org/grant-opportunities
    2. Submit nonprofit grant application with standard questions
    3. Provide required financial documents including balance sheets
    4. Describe the project and community impact
    5. Submit by April 15 deadline

    Submission Format: Online application portal

    Note: The GIVES Committee reviews applications and makes funding decisions based on alignment with community needs and organization capacity.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-development

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