Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 85-0959011 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$61
Total assets$29.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40 and $195.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAVONDA D NAPKA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 LAKESIDE AVE E, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 2168756500 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM IS USED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD ACCOMPANY ANY REQUEST: 1) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND JUSTIFICATION FOR GRANT. 2) AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED AND TERM FOR GRANT. 3) PERTINENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION. 4) IRS EXEMPTION STATUS INCLUDING COPY OF EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tzedek Social Justice Fund | Asheville, NC | General support | $2,196,422 |
| Lakeside Partners I LLC | Cleveland, OH | General support | $195 |
| Foundation Investments of Ohio Ltd | Cleveland, OH | General support | $116 |
| Fio Pe LLC | Cleveland, OH | General support | $61 |
| Chester Capital LLC | Cleveland, OH | General support | $40 |
| Simon Charitable Private LLC | Cleveland, OH | General support | $27 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,196,861 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,015,451 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349100141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0959011
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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