The Raymond John Wean Foundation
Accepts applications
The Raymond John Wean Foundation is a private foundation in Warren, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $665,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$665,000
- Assets$91.8 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $3.3 million | 92 | $88.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 94 | $91.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chyna Mitchell 147 West Market Street, Warren, OH 44481 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 394-5600 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted through the foundations website at www.weanfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | There are quarterly deadlines for grants over $5,000. All other grants have annual deadlines. |
| Restrictions | See foundations website at www.weanfoundation.org for additional details, restrictions and limitations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Raymond John Wean Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 87 | $2.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $69,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp | General operating support | $665,000 |
| Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership | General operating support | $589,900 |
| Youngstown City Schools District | General operating support | $155,400 |
| Valley Economic Development Partners Inc | General operating support | $154,000 |
| Freedom Roc | General operating support | $132,500 |
| Community Foundation of the MV | The wean park fund/emergency aid | $131,000 |
| Organizacion Civica Y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| United Returning Citizens | General operating support | $86,500 |
| Bridgeway Capital | General operating support | $66,000 |
| Inspiring Minds | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries | General operating support | $57,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | Advancing growth & opportunity in ne oh | $43,334 |
| Economic Action Group Inc | General operating support | $25,540 |
| African American Male Wellness Agency | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Warren Heritage Center | General operating support | $15,810 |
| YWCA Mahoning Valley | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers | General operating support/ohio transformation fund | $12,000 |
| Paradise Gardens Development | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Providence Baptist Church | General operating support | $10,500 |
| Lit Youngstown | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Trumbull Community Action Program | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Game Changers | General operating support | $9,900 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Wysu-Fm | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Philanthropy Ohio | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Youngstown Playhouse | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Safe Zones | General operating support | $7,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Warren | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Warren City Schools | General operating support | $6,100 |
| Kent State University Foundation | General operating support/building black leaders program | $6,000 |
| Naacp- Youngstown Branch | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Tabernacle Baptist Church | General operating support | $6,000 |
| YMCA | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Action Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Andrea Mahone Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Associated Neighborhood Centers McGuffey Centre | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Direction Home of Eastern Ohio | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dorothy Day House | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Evolve Innovation Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon B Wean
- Molly Seals
- Dante Capers
- Carla Baldwin
- Sara Daugherty
- Stanley Elkins
- Vincent E Peterson
- Jennifer E Roller
- Sarah Lowry
- Sybil West
Questions people ask
Does The Raymond John Wean Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are quarterly deadlines for grants over $5,000. All other grants have annual deadlines..
How much does The Raymond John Wean Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Raymond John Wean Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gordon B Wean (Chairman), Molly Seals (Vice Chair), Dante Capers (Board Member) and Carla Baldwin (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Raymond John Wean Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and environment and conservation.