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The Youngstown State University Foundation is the designated philanthropic entity of Youngstown State University.

In 1967, when the Youngstown University became the Youngstown State University, a separate, private, non-profit corporation known as the Youngstown Educational Foundation was formed under the auspices of Dr. Howard W. Jones and 37 community leaders. The name of the Foundation was changed in 1983 to its present form, the Youngstown State University Foundation, without affecting the private sector o

wnership or independent operation of the corporation. The Foundation is devoted to the support, expansion, expansion, and development of educational programs at Youngstown State University deemed useful to the student and beneficial to the community. In the beginning, the Foundation provided only scholarships, loans, and grants-in-aid for students at YSU, but as the University’s commitment to community service grew, the Foundation’s commitment was broadened also. A continuous program to augment the Foundation’s resources is needed because of the ever-increasing costs of education and demands for financial assistance. Gifts or bequests from individuals or organizations provide the Foundation with funds to support these growing needs. Under the tax laws, the Foundation is classified as a 501 (c)(3) public charity because it is operated in connection with the University. Gifts and bequests to the Foundation are deductible for Federal tax purposes to the fullest extent permitted by the tax laws.

05/25/2026

The YSU Foundation wishes you a safe Memorial Day. Let us honor the lives of the fallen service members by living ours with pride, gratitude, and purpose.

05/12/2026

The Youngstown State University Foundation’s annual board meeting on Monday, May 11, was a special one. The YSU Foundation Board of Trustees announced the appointment of William A. Cafaro, Joe DeSalvo, Kathy Harley, and Josh Prest as four new trustees to its Board of Trustees, with three-year terms that began on May 11, 2026.

The Foundation also announced that Attorney Jude Nohra is the newly appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees, having previously served as Vice-Chair for the past two years.

To learn more about the new trustees and officers, please visit our website through the link below.

https://ysufoundation.org/ysu-foundation-announces-new-trustees-and-officers-for-2026-2028-term/

04/30/2026

Meet Our Team - Baby Edition!

A few of our staff decided to participate in the baby picture trend. Can you guess who is who?

04/17/2026

Two-week reminder!

We previously announced that the new YSU Foundation scholarship application was reopened with a deadline of May 1, 2026.

That new deadline is now around the corner! You have two weeks left to fill out the application. Don't wait!

Students need to upload a screenshot of their Student Profile, which can be found in the Penguin Portal, to the application.
https://ysufoundation.submittable.com/submit

03/24/2026

At Birdfish Brewery on March 17, criteria for a memorial scholarship honoring Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton were signed and completed during a fundraising event that was held in Trooper Nick Cayton’s honor.

The Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton "231" Memorial Scholarship was established at Youngstown State University Foundation by the Steel Valley Pipes and Drums - a pipe and drum group he was a founding member of. Pictured are Steve Murphy, his friend and fellow trooper, and his wife, Lynsey.

To learn more about Trooper Cayton and this scholarship, please visit our site through the link below.

https://ysufoundation.org/memorial-scholarship-for-trooper-nick-cayton-established-at-the-ysu-foundation/

03/13/2026

The YSU Foundation is excited to share that our scholarship application is back open until May 1, 2026!

As a reminder, students need to upload a screenshot of their Student Profile, which can be found in the Penguin Portal, to the application.

If you missed out the first time, now is your chance!

https://ysufoundation.submittable.com/submit

03/11/2026

The Knights of Columbus Immaculata Youngstown Council #274 established a $100,000 scholarship at Youngstown State University. One student from each class rank – freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior – will be awarded the scholarship each academic year. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

Pictured from left to right are Elena Slemons, YSU Foundation Associate Development Officer; Dustin Tolson, the Grand Knight of Youngstown Council #274; and James Harrison, the Finance Secretary of Youngstown Council #274.

To learn more about eligibility for this scholarship and the Knights of Columbus, you can read the news article on our website.

https://ysufoundation.org/the-knights-of-columbus-youngstown-council-establishes-100000-scholarship-for-ysu-students/

03/10/2026

This month's Scholarship of the Month spotlights the Tony Leonardi Jazz Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Tony Leonardi.

Swipe to read some of the thank-you letter from the scholarship recipient!

03/06/2026

Today is Employee Appreciation Day!

Thank you to our "Foundys" for all that you do!

02/24/2026

There was a surprise announcement at the end of the Penguin of the Year dinner on Monday night at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman!

After Bob Hendricks, Youngstown University Class of 1964, was recognized and honored as the Penguin of the Year, his grandchildren Annie, Elly, and Andrew came forward and announced they were making a $25,000 gift to establish the Robert K. Hendricks Scholarship at the YSU Foundation in his honor.

It was also shared that an anonymous donation of $25,000 would also go to the endowment, bringing the grand total to $50,000.

Congratulations to Bob Hendricks! And thank you to the Hendricks family for supporting the students of YSU!

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655 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, OH
44502

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13309413211

Website

http://www.ysufoundation.org/

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