THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE FOUNDATION IS FORMED ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN OR SUPPORT EFFORTS, ACTIVITIES, OPERATIONS OR PROJECTS INTENDED TO PROVIDE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE AMONG THE MOST IN NEED OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT THE BENEFIT OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THOSE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS THAT ARE A PART OF, OR WITHIN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI, OHIO ("ARCHDIOCESE") OR BY ANY OTHER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OTHERWISE LOCATED IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA, IN ALL SUCH CASES IN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEREBY CONTRIBUTING TO A BETTER FUTURE FOR THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE ARCHDIOCESE AND SUCH SCHOOLS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.6M
+12.9% YoY
Revenue
$1.5M
-85.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$307K
+170.3% YoY
Expenses
$76K
-80.1% YoY
About CISE Foundation
Based on IRS filings
CISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $307K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,569,965 | $23,526,784 | $10,768,499 |
| Revenue | $1,453,017 | $10,308,958 | $1,410,083 |
| Expenses | $76,466 | $383,567 | $122,867 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $307,037 | $113,612 | $1,344,540 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON H KROPP | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MEYER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| DONALD L MELLOTT JR | President | 3 | — |
| Philip R McHugh | Vice President | 2 | — |
| SAMUEL R BURCHENAL | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| David Williams | Trustee | 1 | — |
| J Scott Golan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| J WICKLIFFE ACH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN J O'CONNOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAWRENCE H KYTE JR | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert Sullivan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ryan Allenman | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CISE Foundation?
CISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CINCINNATI, OH. It holds $26.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is CISE Foundation?
As of 2024, CISE Foundation holds $26.6M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue.
Where does CISE Foundation operate?
CISE Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is CISE Foundation's EIN?
CISE Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1590372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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