The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati
Accepts applications
The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $23.0 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $57,500 and the largest $8.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23.0 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$57,500
- Largest grant$8.2 million
- Assets$546 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.6 million the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $23.1 million | 61 | $474 million |
| 2023 | $20.6 million | 38 | $509 million |
| 2024 | $23.0 million | 37 | $546 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati 8044 Montgomery Road Suite 516, Cincinnati, OH 45236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 214-1200 |
| What to submit | Complete the foundation's grant proposal which includes a case statement, goals and objectives, activities, timelines, staffing, budget, anticipated outcomes and measurement as well as IRS determination letter. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. Date determines on which board docket the grant proposal is reviewed. |
| Restrictions | Charitable organizations primarily in the greater cincinnati area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 29 | $22.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $300,000 |
| California | 2 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $60,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $57,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Cincy Journeys - Israel Travel and Overnight Jewish Camping 2025 Annual Campaign Matching Contribution Connecting Community Priorities to Philanthropy Operating Grant Talent Management Initiative "Strengthening Individual Giving Fundraising" Capacity Building Initiative Community Buildings & Maintenance SAFE Cincinnati Shared Business Services Indigent Burial Fund | $8.2 million |
| Rockwern Academy | 2025 and 2026 Operating Support Division of Adulting ECE Professional Development | $4.2 million |
| Mayerson JCC | Operating Support Short-term Capital needs Campus Repairs - Rockdale Temple Jewish Community Night at the Reds ECE Professional Development JLIVE Expansion | $2.9 million |
| Jewish Family Service | K'vod Operating Support Youth Mental Health Expansion Initiative | $2.0 million |
| Community Congregations | Operating Grants | $1.7 million |
| Cincinnati Hebrew Day School | 2022 - 2026 Operating Support Emergency Request: HVAC Needs | $1.5 million |
| JVS - Careers | Operating Support | $301,500 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc | Cincinnati Teen Initiative Grant | $250,000 |
| Jewish Discovery Center of Ohio Inc | Chai Tots Early Childhood Center Operating Support ECE Professional Development | $212,000 |
| Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati | Capital Campaign Grant | $200,000 |
| Hillel of University of Cincinnati | Campus Outreach Initiative October 7th Vigil Security | $150,823 |
| Camp Livingston | 2023 - 2025 Operating Support | $144,242 |
| Cincinnati Community Kollel | Capacity Building Grant | $100,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | HEY! Regional Youth Mental Well-Being Strategy | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera Association | Fiddler on the Roof Production | $75,000 |
| Shelanu | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Hillel Foundation at Miami University | Campus Engagement Staffing | $70,000 |
| Shabbat Project Inc | Cincy OneTable Operating Grant | $60,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation LLC | Cincinnati Initiative Pathway to Parenthood | $57,500 |
| Center for Jewish Living & Learn Inc | Friendship Circle JLI Israel Trip Subsidy | $55,500 |
| Academic Engagement Network | UC Faculty Delegation to Israel 2025 | $50,000 |
| Jewfolk Media Inc | Cincy Jewfolk Operating Support | $50,000 |
| School Board School | Meeting Demand & Expanding our Impact | $50,000 |
| theatre dybbuk | Residency at Mayerson JCC | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Company Inc | "Our Story" Production Ancillary Events | $48,435 |
| Mem Global | Operating Support for Cincinnati House | $45,000 |
| Judaism Unbound | Judaism Inbound: Fostering a Sense of Jewish Belonging | $40,000 |
| Rabbinical Yeshiva of Cincinnati | Scholarships Grant | $36,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | 211 Program Support | $30,000 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Jewish Hospital Pastoral Education Program | $25,000 |
| Chabad at Miami University | Campus Engagement | $25,000 |
| Lachey Arts | label.less 2025 Production | $25,000 |
| The Civics Center a project of Community Partners | Southwest Ohio Expansion Support | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Shared Hebrew Instructor for HUC-JIR Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati | $25,000 |
| Isaac M Wise Temple | Home Base Grant | $16,135 |
| ish | Birds of a Feather | $15,500 |
| Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati | elech | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Symson
- Guy Peri
- Ronna Schneider
- Walter H Solomon
- Ernesto Levy
- Tedd Friedman
- Ed Frankel
- Rachel Faust
- Sandra P Kaltman
- Brian Jaffee
- Debbie Brant
- Robert Kahn MD
Questions people ask
Does The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines. Date determines on which board docket the grant proposal is reviewed..
How much does The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati give?
$23.0 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $57,500.
Who runs The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Symson (Trustee), Guy Peri (Trustee), Ronna Schneider (Trustee) and Walter H Solomon (Board Chairperson) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.