Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Accepts applications
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 284 grants; the typical grant was $11,102 and the largest $81,565. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.5 million
- Number of grants284
- Typical grant$11,102
- Largest grant$81,565
- Assets$79.3 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 278 | $74.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 284 | $79.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martha Holden Jennings Foundation O 1228 Euclid Avenue Ste 240, Cleveland, OH 44115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 589-5700 |
| What to submit | Detailed application form and information is available on the website @ mhjf.com |
| Deadlines | There are six application deadlines during the calendar year: 2/15, 4/15, 6/15, 8/15, 10/15, 12/15 |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to projects and programs that provide support for public school teachers and students throughout the state of Ohio. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Martha Holden Jennings Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 280 | $3.4 million |
| Texas | 1 | $81,565 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Teachers | 2024 teacher professional development awards | $81,565 |
| Young Mens Christian Assn Lake County | A-97-24 arthur holden leadership institute | $55,000 |
| Rise Up - Northeast Ohio | D-12-24 immersive scientific learning | $50,700 |
| Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland | D-5-24 professional excellence series | $50,000 |
| Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc | D-1-24 say yes scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Jennings Educators Summit | Annual retreat for educational leaders | $49,144 |
| East Central Ohio Educational Service Ctr | D-26-24 engaging educators to lead students | $40,000 |
| Granville Exempted Village Schools | A-84-24 students lead the way '24-'25 | $40,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | A-21-24 cleveland orchestra youth orchestra | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | A-77-24 middle school health career program (reissue) | $35,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | A-107-24 elevating pace professional excellence | $35,000 |
| Educational Svc Ctr of Western Reserve | D-54-24 three signatures tutoring programs | $35,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | A-151-24 virtual classroom connections workshops | $35,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | D-29-24 targeted support of ohio teachers | $35,000 |
| VH1 Save the Music Foundation | A-47-24 columbus music saves | $35,000 |
| Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools | A-71-24 upper sandusky tier i explicit instruction | $33,537 |
| Cleveland Hts-University HTS City Schools | A-136-24 student-centered coaching | $32,300 |
| Past Foundation | A-67-24 how green is your footprint? | $31,200 |
| Children's Defense Fund-Ohio | D-9-24 student wellness- whole child education | $31,005 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | A-3-24 cmsd partnership | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Play House | A-10-24 care in 13 cmsd schools | $30,000 |
| Miami County Educational Service Center | A-64-24 literacy for all | $30,000 |
| Miami University | A-144-24 early career teacher communities | $30,000 |
| Minds Matter | A-146-24 summer college immersion programs | $30,000 |
| Montessori Development Partnerships | A-65-24 coaching for teacher transformation | $30,000 |
| Partnerships Authentic Learning&leadershp | D-33-24 system of support: next steps | $30,000 |
| Westerville City Schools | A-29-24 deeper digging | $30,000 |
| Building Bridges to Careers Inc | A-74-24 student & teacher agency for pathway success | $27,000 |
| City Club of Cleveland the | A-46-24 city club educational engagement | $25,500 |
| Kent State University Foundation | A-40-24 becoming a brave teacher | $25,360 |
| Case Western Reserve University | A-6-24 seo/yes: teacher training component | $25,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | D-53-24 teacher licensure for cs education | $25,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | A-137-24 higher education compact | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | D-16-24 gcsc makers in education intensive | $25,000 |
| Wellity Education | A-28-24 midfulness at licking county schools | $25,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | A-98-24 career internships for cmsd youth | $25,000 |
| Spice Acres Field Kitchen Inc | A-95-24 understanding our community food system | $24,058 |
| Fairfield County Educational Service Ctr | Perts facilitation 2023 | $24,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival Inc | A-8-24 2024 youth education programs | $23,000 |
| Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center | A-2-24 project rise paid internship initiative | $22,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne C Juster
- John M Gherlein
- Debra H Guren
- George B Milbourn
- Jon H Outcalt
- Renee T Willis
- Thomas A Richlovsky
- Leigh H Carter
- Koyen P Shah
Questions people ask
Does Martha Holden Jennings Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are six application deadlines during the calendar year: 2/15, 4/15, 6/15, 8/15, 10/15, 12/15.
How much does Martha Holden Jennings Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 284 grants, with a typical grant of $11,102.
Who runs Martha Holden Jennings Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne C Juster (Chair & President), John M Gherlein (Director), Debra H Guren (Vice President) and George B Milbourn (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Martha Holden Jennings Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.