The Raymond John Wean Foundation Awards $1.5 Million in Community Investment Grants
Additional resources approved to support equitable compensation of nonprofit talent.
Read MoreThe Raymond John Wean Foundation Announces Resident Engagement Grants
Eleven groups receive a total of $37,234 to advance equitable community building in Warren, Youngstown.
Read MoreThe Raymond John Wean Foundation Supports Black-led and Hispanic-led Organizations Advancing Equitable Education, Economic Opportunity
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 …
Read MoreThe Wean Foundation Awards $360,000 in Q2
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 …
Read MoreMcKayla Rockwell Joins the Wean Foundation as Administrative Associate
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. …
Read MoreWean Foundation Seeks to “Activate the Space”
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 …
Read MoreIn Spirit of Making Philanthropy Better, the Wean Foundation Adjusts Long-time Program
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 …
Read MoreThe Wean Foundation Welcomes Sarah Lowry to its Board
April 5, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Lowry to its Board of Directors. Lowry is the director of the Healthy Community Partnership (HCP), an initiative of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, where she oversees the cross-sector collaborative and its work to …
Read MoreWean Foundation Holds First Board Meeting of 2023
March 10, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation serves as capacity builders, conveners and partners, as well as grantmakers. The Foundation’s first board meeting of the year addressed each of these roles. With a focus on leading with capacity building opportunities for its grassroots grantmaking, the Foundation announced plans to offer more …
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