Young Philanthropist Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Geography
- While there are no specific funding priority areas, requests should address needs of the Mahoning Valley community and its residents.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Organizations that are not public charities may apply through a fiscal sponsor.
Other requirements
- Organizations eligible to receive grants from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley are those determined by the IRS to be public charities.
- Activities proposed by the requesting organization must directly benefit residents of Mahoning county (or the surrounding area).
- Grants may cover organizations' programmatic, general operating or capital needs.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: In addition, requests from individuals and for activities to influence election campaigns are not eligible while requests for retroactive funding for projects that have been completed or will be completed prior to the grant award date are not typically supported
Overview
The Young Philanthropist Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, aims to enhance the quality of life in the region through strategic philanthropy. Established in 1999, it supports eligible organizations addressing community needs in various sectors, including arts, education, and health. Grants are awarded annually from proceeds of the 25 Under 35 Awards dinner, encouraging collaborative efforts among local professionals while ensuring accountability and integrity in resource management.
Funding is available for eligible Mahoning Valley organizations. While there are no specific funding priority areas, requests should address needs of the Mahoning Valley community and its residents. Requests submitted through this application are shared with The Young Philanthropist Fund Distribution Committee for review and consideration. The Committee is comprised of members of the Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, with grants made annually from the proceeds of the 25 Under 35 Awards dinner.
Eligibility
Organizations eligible to receive grants from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley are those determined by the IRS to be public charities. This encompasses most charitable, scientific, social service, educational, and religious organizations described in 501(c)(3) of the tax code, as well as government entities and public schools. Organizations that are not public charities may apply through a fiscal sponsor. Activities proposed by the requesting organization must directly benefit residents of Mahoning county (or the surrounding area). Grants may cover organizations' programmatic, general operating or capital needs.While there are no specific funding priority areas, requests should address needs of the Mahoning Valley community and its residents.
Ineligibility
In addition, requests from individuals and for activities to influence election campaigns are not eligible while requests for retroactive funding for projects that have been completed or will be completed prior to the grant award date are not typically supported
What Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 133
- Total given
- $3.61M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,125–$317K
- By dollars: Ohio 88%, Pennsylvania 5%, District of Columbia 4%. Top recipient cities: Youngstown, OH; Warren, OH; Columbus, OH.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Youngstown State University Foundation · Youngstown, OH
Program support
$317K
The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC
Program support
$143K
Westminster College · New Wilmington, PA
Program support
$140K
Mahoning Valley Historical Society · Youngstown, OH
Program support
$136K
City of Youngstown · Youngstown, OH
Program support
$125K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
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