Press Releases

Two-day training sessions will be available both virtually and in person

In this role, Burgess coordinates the activities of the Wean Foundation building to ensure the facility is safe and functions at peak performance, including maintaining day-to-day facility operations, facilitating room reservations, supporting organizational needs during meetings and events, and assisting staff with resolving any operational concerns or problems.

Additional resources approved to support equitable compensation of nonprofit talent.

Eleven groups receive a total of $37,234 to advance equitable community building in Warren, Youngstown.

Wean Foundation board approves grants to Inspiring Minds and the Organización Cívica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. WARREN, OHIO—SEPTEMBER 28, 2023—The Raymond John Wean Foundation’s board recently granted a total of $670,000 to support Mahoning Valley nonprofits Inspiring Minds and the Organización Cívica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. (OCCHA). These grants reflect the Wean Foundation’s …

June 8, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – During the June 7 meeting,The Raymond John Wean Foundation Board of Directors approved Community Investment grants totaling $360,0000 to three organizations: Ohio Transformational Fund (OTF) – A collaborative fund led by an Advisory Council that seeks to transform the criminal legal system through collective grantmaking in support of Ohio …

May 31, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation is excited to announce the addition of McKayla Rockwell to their team as Administrative Associate. In her role, she supports the Foundation and its staff to ensure the smooth operation of the facilities, programs and office administration while creating a welcoming space for guests. …

May 17, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation seeks to “Activate the Space” in 2023 by extending the use of their state-of-the-art facility to those interested in hosting a meeting, event, workshop, presentation, luncheon or other gathering. The Foundation has two rooms available for community use. The Western Reserve community room, an …

WARREN, OHIO—April 7, 2023—Continuing its commitment to the success of under-resourced communities in Warren and Youngstown, The Raymond John Wean Foundation is adjusting a long-time program to be a better partner to neighborhood groups and resident-led efforts. The changes come as the Wean Foundation releases a new report, Making Philanthropy Better, a recounting of how …