MJH Foundation
Accepts applications
MJH Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 33 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 33 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | MJH Foundation Administrators 1100 Superior Avenue Suite 1105, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 479-2200 |
| What to submit | Charitable requests: written request outlining specifics of charitable solicitation. |
| Restrictions | Other charitable requests: written requests considered separately. |
What MJH Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $731,000 |
| Ohio | 12 | $506,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $106,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $66,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | To support the organization and its programs. | $250,000 |
| Frick Collection | To support the organization and its programs. | $200,000 |
| MQ Foundation | To support the organization and its programs | $200,000 |
| New York University School of Law | To support the organization and its programs | $200,000 |
| Musical Arts Association - Orchestra Annual Fund | To support the organization and its programs. | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School - Restricted Endowment Fund | To support the organization and its programs. | $75,000 |
| Frick Collection Director's Circle Renewal | To support the organization and its programs. | $50,000 |
| Hathaway Brown Lighting the Way Campaign | To support the organization and its programs. | $50,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | To support the organization and its programs. | $50,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | To support the organization and its programs. | $50,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Palliative Medicine Grant | To support the organization and its programs. | $40,000 |
| Ohr Somayach International | To support the organization and its programs. | $30,000 |
| Hudson Institute | To support the organization and its programs. | $25,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School - Annual Fund | To support the school and its programs. | $25,000 |
| Bard High School Early College - Endowment Fund | To support the school and its programs. | $20,000 |
| Case Western Reserve - Barbara R Snyder Scholarship Fund | To support the organization and its programs. | $20,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | To support the organization and its programs. | $20,000 |
| The City Club of Cleveland | To support the organization and its programs. | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Warburg Institute | To support the organization and its programs. | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy President's Circle | To support the organization and its programs. | $10,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach | To support the organization and its programs. | $10,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | To support the organization and its programs. | $10,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc | To support the organization and its programs. | $6,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | To support the organization and its programs. | $6,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | To support the organization and its programs | $6,000 |
| American Council for Capital Formation | To support the organization and its programs. | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | To support the organization and its programs. | $5,000 |
| Inmotion | To support the organization and its programs. | $5,000 |
| Mvyouth | To support the organization and its programs. | $5,000 |
| United Way of Cleveland | To support the organization and its programs. | $5,000 |
| Partnership Schools | To support the organization and its programs. | $4,500 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | To support the organization and its programs. | $1,000 |
| The Literacy Cooperative - Dolly Parton Imagination Library | To support the organization and its programs. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Horvitz
- Shannon D Perrotta
- Andrew S Paterson
- Alvin B Hemmingsen
Questions people ask
Does MJH Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does MJH Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs MJH Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael J Horvitz (Chairman & Manager), Shannon D Perrotta (Vice President & Treasurer), Andrew S Paterson (President & Secretary) and Alvin B Hemmingsen (Vice President - Investment).
What does MJH Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.