John and Denise York Foundation
Accepts applications
John and Denise York Foundation is a private foundation in Youngstown, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $423,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$423,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $370,100 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 2 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $370,100 | 17 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $423,500 | 14 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John C York 7620 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 965-2000 |
| What to submit | Written application stating intended use of funds. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions. |
What John and Denise York Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $218,500 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $85,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco - 2025 Fund-A-Need | 2025 grant award | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | 2025 grant award | $85,000 |
| United Way - Adopt A School | 2025 grant award | $50,000 |
| Cardinal Mooney High School | 2025 grant award | $50,000 |
| The Edward J Debartolo Memorial Scholarship | 2025 grant award | $25,000 |
| United Way | 2025 grant award | $25,000 |
| Little Rock Catholic | 2025 grant award | $20,000 |
| Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine | 2025 grant award | $20,000 |
| YWCA Bright Futures | 2025 grant award | $16,500 |
| Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley | 2025 grant award | $10,000 |
| Cover Down Fund Co Herman Breuer | 2025 grant award | $10,000 |
| Compass Family & Communit Services | 2025 grant award | $5,000 |
| Bruce J and Rori H Zoldan Family Foundation | 2025 grant award | $5,000 |
| Ohev Beth Sholom | 2025 grant award | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marie Denise Debartolo York
- John C York II
Questions people ask
Does John and Denise York Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John and Denise York Foundation give?
$423,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs John and Denise York Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marie Denise Debartolo York (President) and John C York II (Secretary).
What does John and Denise York Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.