Resources & Partnerships

RESOURCES

Foundation Center

The Foundation Center provides valuable information about grant making, where to find funding and events. Visit: http://www.foundationcenter.org/

	Neighborhood Connections, a small grants program intended to benefit grass roots groups in the City of Cleveland, operates much like The Raymond John Wean Foundation's own Neighborhood SUCCESS program. The Neighborhood Connections website also collects and lists numerous training opportunities for those seeking grants and those interested in neighborhood and community development. Visit: http://www.neighborhoodgrants.org
	Kent State University - Trumbull Campus provides valuable information as a collaborating library of the Foundation Center. Contact: Rose Guerrieri at 330.675.8866 or email at rguerrieri@kent.edu.

	The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County provides valuable information as a collaborating library of the Foundation Center. Contact: Sally Freaney at 330.744.8636 or email at sfreaney@libraryvisit.org. Visit: http://www.libraryvisit.org


	The Council on Foundations is a national nonprofit association of approximately 2,000 grant making foundations and corporations. As a leader in philanthropy, they strive to increase the effectiveness, stewardship and accountability of their sector while providing their members wit the services and support they need for success. Visit: http://www.cof.org

	Tax Information for Charities & Other Nonprofits. Visit: http://www.irs.gov/charities

	BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. BoardSource strives to support and promote excellence in board service, is the premier source of cutting-edge thinking and resources related to nonprofit boards and engages and develops the next generation of board leaders. Visit: http://www.boardsource.org
PARTNERSHIPS
	MVOC is a grassroots community organizing initiative dedicated to improving the quality of life in urban neighborhoods in the Youngstown and Warren region. Visit: http://www.mvorganizing.org
	The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) is a multifaceted neighborhood development organization launched in 2009 in partnership with the City of Youngstown and The Raymond John Wean Foundation to catalyze strategic neighborhood reinvestment in neighborhoods throughout the city. Visit: http://www.yndc.org
TRUMBULL NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP	Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is a community development organization providing services that promote and support our neighborhoods in Warren, Ohio. Visit: http://www.tnpwarren.org
	The Raymond John Wean Foundation is proud to help support the efforts of the Eastern Gateway Community College. Visit: http://www.easterngatewaycc.com
	The Power of the Arts believes that artists, art and cultural organizations can help revitalize the Mahoning Valley. The Raymond John Wean Foundation has been pleased to be able to offer some assistance to this powerful organization. Visit: http://www.acesc.k12.oh.us/power%20of%20the%20arts%203.html