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Form 990-PFTax year 2019EIN 31-0536670

Jhsi Inc

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2019 lists 32 grants and $14.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2019 (period ending Jun 30, 2020), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Jhsi Inc
8044 Montgomery Road Suite 516
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 214-1200
Form and materials
Description of organization, mission statement, etc. to Complete JHSIs 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
N/A
Restrictions
Charitable organizations

Assets and giving by year

3 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2019

    $14,385,778

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $218,143,713

  • Tax year 2018

    $14,595,163

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $222,901,910

  • Tax year 2017

    $13,910,395

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $220,518,007

Grants paid in 2019

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mercy Health FoundationBlue Ash, OH

    Jewish Hospital Modernization and Graduate Medical Education

    $3,255,702
  2. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Philanthropic Fund

    $2,500,000
  3. Rockwern AcademyCincinnati, OH

    2019/2020 Operations Support

    $1,377,200
  4. Community CongregationsCincinnati, OH

    Educational Programming, Congregational Excellence, Engagement and Sustainability

    $1,198,563
  5. Hebrew Union College - JIRCincinnati, OH

    Jewish Foundation Rabbinic Fellows Program & OFFICE OF RECRUITMENT/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    $993,301
  6. Cincinnati Hebrew Day SchoolCincinnati, OH

    2019/2020 Operations

    $820,500
  7. JVS Career ServicesCincinnati, OH

    2019 and 2020 Operations

    $591,839
  8. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    SAFE Cincinnati

    $536,420
  9. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Shared Business Services

    $480,500
  10. Mayerson JCCCincinnati, OH

    2019 and 2020 Operations

    $473,788
  11. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    "Strengthening Individual Giving Fundraising" Capacity Building Initiative

    $296,538
  12. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    AgeWell Cincinnati

    $292,608
  13. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Community Buildings & Maintenance

    $210,500
  14. Jewish Discovery Center of Ohio IncMason, OH

    Chai Tots Early Childhood Center; Scholarships, Marketing and Operations Support

    $181,250
  15. Hillel of University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Engagement Grant

    $150,000
  16. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    Private Duty Home Care Business Division

    $146,700
  17. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    Barbash Family Vital Support Center Operations

    $110,000
  18. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    Strategic Planning

    $106,456
  19. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Talent Management Plan Development and Software System

    $92,844
  20. Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber FdtnCincinnati, OH

    REDI - Cincinnati/Israel Economic Development Partnership

    $76,442
  21. Cincinnati KollelCincinnati, OH

    Capacity Building

    $75,000
  22. Camp LivingstonCincinnati, OH

    Scholarships and Development Director

    $65,000
  23. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    JCRC Leaders in Light

    $65,000
  24. Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH

    Public Policy Student Leadership Trip to Israel; Eastern European Jewish Cemetery Project

    $60,000
  25. Hillel Foundation at Miami UniversityOxford, OH

    Director of Student Life and Capacity Building

    $55,000
  26. Union For Reform JudaismNew York, NY

    Regional Coordinator for NFTY and Youth Congregation Outreach

    $36,427
  27. Greater Cincinnati United WayCincinnati, OH

    2019 Annual Campaign

    $36,000
  28. Ish FestivalCincinnati, OH

    2020 Off-season Programming

    $25,000
  29. Jewish Fertility Foundation LLCAtlanta, GA

    Cincinnati Pilot Initiative

    $25,000
  30. Moishe HouseEncinitas, CA

    Operating Support for Cincinnati House

    $25,000
  31. Music Hall Revitalization CompanyCincinnati, OH

    Music Hall Revitalization

    $20,000
  32. Mercy Health FoundationBlue Ash, OH

    Regional COVID Relief Fund

    $7,200

Approved for future payment

27 grants

Approved in 2019 and not yet paid.

  1. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    "Strengthening Individual Giving Fundraising" Capacity Building Initiative

    $4,858,943
  2. Community CongregationsCincinnati, OH

    Educational Programming, Congregational Excellence, Engagement and Sustainability

    $3,446,457
  3. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Community Buildings & Maintenance

    $3,357,500
  4. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Shared Business Services

    $1,466,500
  5. Hebrew Union College - JIRCincinnati, OH

    Jewish Foundation Rabbinic Fellows Program & Office of Recruitment/Community Engagement

    $1,114,237
  6. JVS Career ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Capacity Building

    $985,989
  7. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    SAFE Cincinnati

    $737,840
  8. Rockwern AcademyCincinnati, OH

    2020/2021 Operations Support and Security Patrol

    $268,715
  9. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    AgeWell Cincinnati

    $237,721
  10. Wexner FoundationNew Albany, OH

    Wexner Heritage Leadership Development Program

    $175,000
  11. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    JCRC Leaders in Light

    $160,000
  12. Camp LivingstonCincinnati, OH

    Health Center/Infirmary Match

    $135,000
  13. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    Barbash Family Vital Support Center Operations

    $117,250
  14. Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber FdntCincinnati, OH

    REDI - Cincinnati/Israel Economic Development Partnership

    $80,000
  15. Jewish Discovery Center of Ohio IncMason, OH

    Chai Tots Early Childhood Center: Scholarships, Marketing, and Operations Support

    $80,000
  16. Mayerson JCCCincinnati, OH

    2020 Operations

    $75,000
  17. Ish FestivalCincinnati, OH

    Off-season Programming

    $75,000
  18. Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Honeymoon Israel 2020 Trip

    $70,000
  19. Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH

    Public Policy Student Leadership Trip to Israel; Eastern European Jewish Cemetery Project

    $60,000
  20. Cincinnati KollelCincinnati, OH

    Capacity Building

    $50,000
  21. Hillel of University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Engagement Initiative

    $50,000
  22. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    Strategic Plan and Capacity Building

    $40,165
  23. Cincinnati Hebrew Day SchoolCincinnati, OH

    2020/2021 Operations

    $29,200
  24. Hillel Foundation at Miami UniversityOxford, OH

    Director of Student Life and Capacity Building

    $25,000
  25. Moishe HouseEncinitas, CA

    Operating Support for Cincinnati House

    $25,000
  26. Music Hall Revitalization CompanyCincinnati, OH

    Music Hall Revitalization

    $20,000
  27. Union For Reform JudaismNew York, NY

    Regional Coordinator for NYFTY and Congregational Outreach

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking7 grants $4,181,80240% of the total
  2. Religion4 grants $3,469,15233% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $2,257,70022% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation2 grants $538,7885% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $25,000<1% of the total
  6. Arts and culture1 grant $20,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio29 grants $14,299,351
  2. New York1 grant $36,427
  3. California1 grant $25,000
  4. Georgia1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert BrantSECRETARY Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • Bret CallerPRESIDENT Hours 11.25Pay $0
  • Arna Poupko FisherTRUSTEE Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • Ed FrankelTRUSTEE Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • Beth GuttmanIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • Brian JaffeeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $254,158
  • Gloria LipsonTRUSTEE Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • Leslie NewmanTRUSTEE Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • Michael OestreicherTRUSTEE Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • Guy PeriTRUSTEE Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • J David RosenbergVP OF INVESTMENT & FINANCE Hours 3.75Pay $0
  • John SteinTRUSTEE Hours 3.75Pay $0

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