Foundations that fund organizations in Youngstown, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Youngstown nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $61K to Youngstown organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Youngstown around $3,619. 8 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Youngstown
- $61K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,619
- Based in NY
- 89%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Youngstown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | Lockport, NY | 2 | $22K | $11K | Yes | Community improvement; History & preservation |
| The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation | Getzville, NY | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Charitable |
| Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation | Warsaw, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Elsie P and Lucius B McCowan Private Foundation | Elma, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Lewiston Porter Alumni Association | Youngstown, NY | 1 | $3,619 | $3,619 | Preselected only | Mini Grants |
| The Reid Family Foundation Inc | Lockport, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Viyu Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Baird Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Joanne and Frank Collins Charitable Foundation | Lima, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Education |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Youngstown, New York?
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc, The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation, Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation, Elsie P and Lucius B McCowan Private Foundation, Lewiston Porter Alumni Association and 4 others reported grants to Youngstown organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Youngstown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.