Premier Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
Premier Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Canfield, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 388 grants; the typical grant was $1,682 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants388
- Typical grant$1,682
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 486 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 461 | $17.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 388 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Premier Bank Foundation 275 W Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 286-2883 |
| Restrictions | Awards are granted to qualified recipients as determined by the distribution committee. |
What Premier Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 319 | $1.2 million |
| Indiana | 26 | $118,193 |
| Michigan | 31 | $49,772 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $8,000 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | Charitable | $60,000 |
| City of Youngstown | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Youngstown Neighborhood Development | Charitable | $31,000 |
| American Red Cross | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic de | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Ysu Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Sponsorship | $20,500 |
| Akron Area YMCA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Marathon Center for the Performing Arts | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Team Neo | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Valley Economic Dev Partners | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Metroparks Toledo Foundation | Charitable | $16,666 |
| American Cancer Society | Sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Bounce Innovation Hub | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hancock Historical Museum | Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Reinvest Toledo | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Stranahan Theater | Sponsorship | $14,400 |
| Defiance County Homegrown | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Ursuline High School | Capital funds | $13,337 |
| Defiance Community Cultural Council | Sponsorship | $13,250 |
| Youngstown Cityscape | Sponsorship | $13,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana | Sponsorship | $12,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Bounce Innovation Hub | Sponsorship | $11,500 |
| United Way of Defiance County | Sponsorship | $10,500 |
| Alta Care Group | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Defiance Area Foundation | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Downtown Toledo Development Corporation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Progressive Alliance CDC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Regional Growth Partnership Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Vall | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kent State University | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| University of Findlay | Sponsorship | $9,000 |
| Canton Palace Theater | Charitable | $8,333 |
| City of Fort Wayne | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesbanco Bank Inc
Questions people ask
Does Premier Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Premier Bank Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 388 grants, with a typical grant of $1,682.
Who runs Premier Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesbanco Bank Inc (Trustee).
What does Premier Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.