The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1451489 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$23M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$57,500
Total assets$546M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $36,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI |
|---|---|
| Address | 8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD SUITE 516, CINCINNATI OH 45236 |
| Phone | 5132141200 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Cincy Journeys - Israel Travel and Overnight Jewish Camping 2025 Annual Campaign Matching Contribution Connecting Community Priorities to… | $8,228,288 |
| Rockwern Academy | Cincinnati, OH | 2025 and 2026 Operating Support Division of Adulting ECE Professional Development | $4,184,812 |
| Mayerson JCC | Cincinnati, OH | Operating Support Short-term Capital needs Campus Repairs - Rockdale Temple Jewish Community Night at the Reds ECE Professional Development… | $2,910,335 |
| Jewish Family Service | Cincinnati, OH | K'vod Operating Support Youth Mental Health Expansion Initiative | $1,991,437 |
| Community Congregations | Cincinnati, OH | Operating Grants | $1,743,380 |
| Cincinnati Hebrew Day School | Cincinnati, OH | 2022 - 2026 Operating Support Emergency Request: HVAC Needs | $1,494,250 |
| JVS - Careers | Cincinnati, OH | Operating Support | $301,500 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc | Washington, DC | Cincinnati Teen Initiative Grant | $250,000 |
| Jewish Discovery Center of Ohio Inc | Mason, OH | Chai Tots Early Childhood Center Operating Support ECE Professional Development | $212,000 |
| Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Capital Campaign Grant | $200,000 |
| Hillel of University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Campus Outreach Initiative October 7th Vigil Security | $150,823 |
| Camp Livingston | Cincinnati, OH | 2023 - 2025 Operating Support | $144,242 |
| Cincinnati Community Kollel | Cincinnati, OH | Capacity Building Grant | $100,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | HEY! Regional Youth Mental Well-Being Strategy | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera Association | Cincinnati, OH | Fiddler on the Roof Production | $75,000 |
| Shelanu | Cincinnati, OH | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Hillel Foundation at Miami University | Oxford, OH | Campus Engagement Staffing | $70,000 |
| Shabbat Project Inc | New York, NY | Cincy OneTable Operating Grant | $60,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation LLC | Atlanta, GA | Cincinnati Initiative Pathway to Parenthood | $57,500 |
| Center for Jewish Living & Learn Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Friendship Circle JLI Israel Trip Subsidy | $55,500 |
| Academic Engagement Network | Washington, DC | UC Faculty Delegation to Israel 2025 | $50,000 |
| Jewfolk Media Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Cincy Jewfolk Operating Support | $50,000 |
| School Board School | Cincinnati, OH | Meeting Demand & Expanding our Impact | $50,000 |
| theatre dybbuk | Los Angeles, CA | Residency at Mayerson JCC | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Company Inc | Cincinnati, OH | "Our Story" Production Ancillary Events | $48,435 |
| Mem Global | Charlotte, NC | Operating Support for Cincinnati House | $45,000 |
| Judaism Unbound | Cincinnati, OH | Judaism Inbound: Fostering a Sense of Jewish Belonging | $40,000 |
| Rabbinical Yeshiva of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarships Grant | $36,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 211 Program Support | $30,000 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Jewish Hospital Pastoral Education Program | $25,000 |
| Chabad at Miami University | Oxford, OH | Campus Engagement | $25,000 |
| Lachey Arts | Cincinnati, OH | label.less 2025 Production | $25,000 |
| The Civics Center a project of Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Southwest Ohio Expansion Support | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Shared Hebrew Instructor for HUC-JIR Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati | $25,000 |
| Isaac M Wise Temple | Cincinnati, OH | Home Base Grant | $16,135 |
| ish | Cincinnati, OH | Birds of a Feather | $15,500 |
| Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | elech | $15,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Talent Management Initiative Connecting Community Priorities to Philanthropy Operating Grant Community Buildings & Maintenance SAFE… | $18,269,628 |
| Rockwern Academy | Cincinnati, OH | 2026 - 2028 Operating Support Division of Adulting 2024 - 2025 | $9,665,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Cincinnati, OH | 2025 Operating Support Youth Mental Health | $2,588,983 |
| Community Congregations | Cincinnati, OH | 2024 - 2026 Operating Support | $2,502,100 |
| Cincinnati Hebrew Day School | Cincinnati, OH | Fiscal Years 2022 - 2026 Operations Support Emergency Request HVAC Replacement | $1,950,000 |
| Mayerson JCC | Cincinnati, OH | 2025 Operating Support Campus Repairs - Rockdale Temple JLIVE Expansion | $740,522 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc | Washington, DC | Teen Initiative Grant | $425,000 |
| Hillel of University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Campus Engagement | $346,000 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Public Policy Student Leadership Trips to Israel | $225,000 |
| Jewish Discovery Center of Ohio Inc | Mason, OH | 2024 - 2025 Operating Support | $210,000 |
| Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 2021 Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| JVS Careers | Cincinnati, OH | 2025 Operating Support | $172,500 |
| Shabbat Project Inc | New York, NY | OneTable Cincinnati Community Ambassador 2025-2027 | $150,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away. | $100,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | HEY! Regional Youth Mental Well-Being Strategy | $100,000 |
| Shelanu | Cincinnati, OH | Operating Support | $99,000 |
| Mem Global | Charlotte, NC | Cincinnati Houses | $90,000 |
| Camp Livingston | Cincinnati, OH | 2023 - 2025 Operating Support | $72,121 |
| Hillel Foundation at Miami University | Oxford, OH | Campus Engagement Staffing 2025-2026 | $70,000 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Jewish Hospital Pastoral Education Program | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Community Kollel | Cincinnati, OH | Scholars Support (2023 -2025) | $50,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation LLC | Atlanta, GA | Cincinnati Initiative | $45,000 |
| Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Birds of a Feather Operating Support elech Operating Renewal | $30,500 |
| University of Cinti Judaic Studies Dept | Cincinnati, OH | Shared Modern Hebrew instructor for HUC-JIR Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,975,137 | 61 |
| 2023 | $20,579,222 | 63 |
| 2022 | $23,108,108 | 102 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630849349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1451489
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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