Press Releases

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 …

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 …

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 …

March 3, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation disbursed Community Investment grants of $550,000 to six Black and Hispanic/Latinx led organizations in 2022. With a vision of empowered residents creating an equitable Mahoning Valley, the Foundation has deepened its commitment to uplift communities of color. The Foundation’s race equity and inclusion work …

January 6, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation has announced their Race Equity and Inclusion Workshop dates for 2023. The two-day virtual sessions will take place on February 22 & 23, June 14 & 15, November 8 & 9 and November 15 & 16. Those interested in participating are encouraged to register …