Premier Bank Foundation
Historical FunderCanfield, Ohio · EIN 34-1695319 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded388
Typical grant$1,670
Total assets$18.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PREMIER BANK FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 W FEDERAL STREET, YOUNGSTOWN OH 44503 |
| Phone | 3302862883 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE GRANTED TO QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $60,000 |
| City of Youngstown | Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Youngstown Neighborhood Development | Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $31,000 |
| American Red Cross | Akron, OH | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic de | Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Ysu Foundation | Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Sponsorship | $20,500 |
| Akron Area YMCA | Akron, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Marathon Center for the Performing Arts | Findlay, OH | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Team Neo | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Valley Economic Dev Partners | Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Metroparks Toledo Foundation | Toledo, OH | Charitable | $16,666 |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | Sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Bounce Innovation Hub | Akron, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League | Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hancock Historical Museum | Findlay, OH | Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp | Toledo, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Reinvest Toledo | Toledo, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Stranahan Theater | Toledo, OH | Sponsorship | $14,400 |
| Defiance County Homegrown | Defiance, OH | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Ursuline High School | Youngstown, OH | Capital funds | $13,337 |
| Defiance Community Cultural Council | Defiance, OH | Sponsorship | $13,250 |
| Youngstown Cityscape | Youngstown, OH | Sponsorship | $13,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Sponsorship | $12,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo | Sylvania, OH | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Bounce Innovation Hub | Akron, OH | Sponsorship | $11,500 |
| United Way of Defiance County | Defiance, OH | Sponsorship | $10,500 |
| Alta Care Group | Boardman, OH | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Defiance Area Foundation | Defiance, OH | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Downtown Toledo Development Corporation | Toledo, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Progressive Alliance Cdc | Akron, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Regional Growth Partnership Foundation | Toledo, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Vall | Youngstown, OH | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| University of Findlay | Findlay, OH | Sponsorship | $9,000 |
| Canton Palace Theater | Canton, OH | Charitable | $8,333 |
| City of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Summit County | Akron, OH | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Potential Development Program Inc | Youngstown, OH | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Youngstownwarren Regional Chamber of Commerce | Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Edward J Debartolo Memorial Scholarship | Youngstown, OH | Sponsorship | $7,000 |
| Promedica Foundation | Toledo, OH | Sponsorship | $6,750 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Deviance County Agrigultural Societ | Hicksville, OH | Charitable | $5,445 |
| Broadway Recovery Services Inc | Younstown, OH | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Wood County Agricultural Society | Bowling Green, OH | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Adrian Center for the Arts | Adrian, MI | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Akron Area YMCA | Akron, OH | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Alliance Area Development | Alliance, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beech Brook | Cleveland, OH | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Black Swamp Area Council Inc | Findlay, OH | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Toldedo | Toledo, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cancer Patient Services | Findlay, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center of Hope Family Services | Toledo, OH | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Children's Lantern | Defiance, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| City of Adrian | Adrian, MI | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 388 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,353,493 | 393 |
| 2024 | $1,359,610 | 461 |
| 2023 | $1,367,121 | 499 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349104367
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1695319
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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