Profile: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org
Casey Krell, President

Mission – The Community Foundation is a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents. Since its inception in 1999, CFMV has helped individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits create more than 270 charitable funds to benefit the Mahoning Valley, now and into the future.

Making Grant Investments – The Community Foundation and its family of funds have invested more than $66 million in hundreds of important causes since 2000. Remaining grant deadlines for 2026 are July 15 and Oct. 15, while emergency grants are available at any time. Organizations that are tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) or that operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit are eligible for all grant opportunities under CFMV’s umbrella. A full listing of those grant opportunities, application forms and a helpful FAQ section can be found at www.cfmv.org/grants.

Creating Charitable Funds – CFMV offers several types of charitable funds, with the most popular being the donor advised fund or DAF. DAFs allow donors to make a potentially tax-deductible contribution to create a fund, and donors retain the privilege of recommending distributions from the fund to eligible charitable organizations. DAFs are a flexible vehicle for carrying out one’s charitable giving with a minimum of $10,000 to establish with CFMV.

Convening the Healthy Community Partnership – Driven by the desire to have more focused and impactful grantmaking, CFMV began convening cross-sector partners in 2016 to think differently about community health and well-being. Utilizing the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s “Roadmaps to Health” framework, the Healthy Community Partnership works to address the root causes of health outcomes in the Mahoning Valley. Led by a community-based steering committee and supported by the Community Foundation, its affiliated foundations and outside funders, the Partnership is advancing efforts to ensure all residents have the opportunity to live long, healthy and fulfilling lives.

The William Swanston Charitable Fund
Supporting Organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org
Crissi Jenkins, Board Chair

Mission and History – The William Swanston Charitable Fund, established in 1919, is committed to supporting children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties who have experienced crises, including those who are or have been abused, neglected or dependent. The Swanston Fund is the legacy of William Swanston, a local farmer who cared about his community, especially the area’s children. Throughout its existence, the Fund has made investments in early childhood education, health and fitness initiatives, after-school programs, anti-bullying measures and many other efforts in support of local children.

Grantmaking – The remaining 2026 grant application deadlines for the Swanston Fund are July 15 and Oct. 15. Full details and the link to the online application are available at www.cfmv.org/grants.

Granting Priorities – The William Swanston Charitable Fund’s current request for proposals supports innovative and collaborative projects that strengthen the protective factors and reduce risk factors for children. Priority is given to efforts that address the underlying conditions impacting child well-being and create pathways for all children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties to thrive, particularly in the areas of:

Health and Wellness, with priorities on Mental & Behavioral Health, Access to Care, and Health Information.
Education, with priorities on Kindergarten Readiness, 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency, 8th Grade Math Proficiency, and High School Graduation/College & Career Readiness.
Children’s Service, with priorities on youth involved in the justice system, and the intersection of child welfare with parental substance abuse and/or incarceration.

The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation
Supporting Organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org
Kevin Stringer, Board Chair

Mission and History – The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation (TMHF) was originally a nonprofit restricted to the support of Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Following the hospital’s bankruptcy, the funds were repurposed to support a broad range of healthcare services and healthcare education needs of Trumbull County residents.

Grantmaking – The remaining 2026 grant application deadlines for Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation are July 15 and Oct. 15. Full details and the link to the online application are available at www.cfmv.org.

Granting Priorities – To promote the health and well-being of Trumbull County residents, TMHF’s grantmaking prioritizes innovative projects that address the current priorities and strategies identified by the 2026-2028 Mahoning-Trumbull Community Health Partners Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP):

Access to Health Care
Community Safety
Behavioral Health
Chronic Disease
Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

In addition, TMHF continues to support programs aligned with its legacy funds, including:

Needs of cancer patients and/or their families
Hospice services, care or education
Diabetes care, including prevention programs and education
Orthopedic care and/or support for patients including education

Western Reserve Health Foundation
Supporting Organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org
Doris Bullock, Board Chair

Mission and History – The Western Reserve Health Foundation (WRHF) was established in the 1980s as the fundraising arm of the Western Reserve Care System. With Forum Health’s bankruptcy, the foundation was reshaped with a broader mission to support healthcare needs across Mahoning County.

Grantmaking – The remaining 2026 grant application deadlines for Western Reserve Health Foundation are July 15 and Oct. 15. Full details and the link to the online application are available at www.cfmv.org/grants.

Granting Priorities – To improve the health and well-being of Mahoning County residents, WRHF prioritizes investments that address both clinical needs and the broader factors that influence health outcomes. Grantmaking focuses on the current priorities and strategies identified by the 2026-2028 Mahoning-Trumbull Community Health Partners Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP):

Access to Health Care
Community Safety
Behavioral Health
Chronic Disease
Maternal, Infant and Child Health

In addition, WRHF has a legacy fund that continues to support programs that address needs of cancer patients and/or their families.

– Submitted by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

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