John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1077222 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$47.9M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$400,000
Total assets$872M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $2,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $7,970,000 |
| Wesley Services Organization Fka Wesley Hall Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $5,150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $5,000,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $3,000,000 |
| Fotofocus | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,750,000 |
| Northern Cincinnati Foundation (Uss Cincinnati Memorial Peace Pavilion) | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,500,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | South Yarmouth, MA | General support | $2,000,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $1,700,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $1,500,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Navy League of the US | Arlington, VA | General support | $810,000 |
| Freestorefoodbank | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $700,000 |
| Activities Beyond the Classroom | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $625,000 |
| Samaritans of New York | New York City, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Neusole Foundation | Forest Park, OH | General support | $400,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | Annapolis, MD | General support | $400,000 |
| US Naval Institute Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | General support | $400,000 |
| Uss Constitution Museum Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $400,000 |
| SPCA - Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $300,000 |
| Cincinnati Observatory | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $250,000 |
| National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $200,000 |
| Shiloh United Methodist Church | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $200,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $150,000 |
| LA Soupe | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $125,000 |
| Artswave | Cotuit, MA | General support | $111,000 |
| Cahoon Museum of American Art | Osterville, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Cultural Center of Cape Cod | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Naval Aviation Museum Foundation | Arlington, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| Western Wildlife Corridor | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Mercy-Mcauley High School (Formerly Mother of Mercy High School) | Pensacola, FL | General support | $75,000 |
| St Mary's Submarine Museum Inc | Merrick, NY | General support | $75,000 |
| Cape Cod Writers Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $50,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Cancer Support Community (Wellness Community) | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Nothern Kentucky University | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Navy League of the US - Gtr Cincinnati Council | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $23,000 |
| Mariemont Preservation Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,874,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $33,230,050 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103699
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1077222
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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