The Youngstown Foundation welcomes applications from local nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities that serve the people of Youngstown and vicinity (Mahoning and Trumbull Counties) and do not discriminate in the hiring of staff or service providers.
Donor Name: The Youngstown Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Mahoning County (OH), Trumbull County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Youngstown Foundation’s grants reflect the desire to be innovative, inclusive and responsive to the needs of the local community. Each year, approximately 500 grants ranging from $1,000 to $300,000 are awarded to effective 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.
Program Areas 

Health
Environment
Education and Youth
Community Development
Arts and Culture
Social/Family Services
Women
Seniors

Types of Grants 

Program Grants

The Youngstown Foundation considers grants to support a specific project, connected to a set of activities, with a beginning and an end, explicit objectives and a predetermined cost.
Funds are restricted to use for the program described and designed in the application serving residents of Mahoning County and/or Trumbull County.

Operational Grants

The Youngstown Foundation considers operational grants to support an organization’s overall activities, including operating expenses and overhead.
Organizations that consistently serve Mahoning and/or Trumbull county residents may use funds at their discretion—wherever it is most needed.
Grantees are considered for operational funding based on strategic alignment, relationship with and knowledge of the organization.

Capital Investment Grants

All projects related to improving physical spaces must be located within Mahoning and/or Trumbull counties.

Crisis Assistance Program Grants

The Crisis Assistance Program provides a resource for The Youngstown Foundation to respond quickly to emergency funding needs of qualified 501(c)(3) agencies in Youngstown and vicinity to ensure continuity of essential, direct services to clients. Criteria:

Crisis Assistance grants cap at $5,000.
One request per agency per year will be considered.
To qualify, records of the agency’s 501(c)(3), most recent audit, current board roster, executive staff roster, mission statement and history must be on file at The Youngstown Foundation or provided at time of request.
Completed applications will be processed within 48 hours of receipt.
Approved requests will receive funding within four business days.

Support Fund Grants

The Williamson Fund of The Youngstown Foundation invites small to midsize local charities to receive an additional matching grant for contributions received from individuals. Donors can simply make contributions directly payable to approved organizations. The Youngstown Foundation will provide support (valued at $5,000) that may include primetime television advertisement.

Preferred Qualifications
The Youngstown Foundation’s grantmaking decisions reflect a preference for innovative proposals that:

Originate from a local organization or the local office of a larger organization
Target a population that lives in Youngstown and vicinity
Demonstrate strong volunteer leadership and involvement
Promote collaboration and reduce duplication of services
Strengthen the ability of the community to respond effectively to needs
Build on strengths of the community
Apply the Foundation’s resources optimally
Confirm the agency’s sustainability/strategic plan, with no expectation of annual funding from the Youngstown Foundation.

Grant Restrictions
Grants are generally not awarded for:

Film, video, radio or television projects
Endowments, debt reduction or budget deficits
Political projects
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Grants or loans to individuals
Short-term events (conferences, festivals, fundraisers, award programs)
Travel, tours or trips
Sabbatical leaves; scholarly research.

For more information, visit The Youngstown Foundation.