Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.
Our Services
CFMV has helped individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits create more than 200 charitable funds to benefit the Mahoning Valley, resulting in more than $48 million awarded to hundreds of local charitable and educational institutions since 2000.
Identify and support specific needs in the community
Manage funds on behalf of numerous donors
Help donors and fundholders find local causes that match their interests
Encourage and facilitate the pooling of resources between diverse groups in the community
Our History
In 1999, five area trust companies and community partners created The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley as a 501(c)(3) public charity to address charitable and philanthropic needs across Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
Our Mission
To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.