The mission of CISE is to transform the lives of urban children by providing access to a strong Catholic education at designated inner-city schools and Catholic high schools. Gospel values are taught in an environment of respect, safety, and discipline. CISE works with schools to promote excellence through collaboration and accountability.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
-76.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$308K
-74.2% YoY
About Cise
Based on IRS filings
Cise is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $672K.
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 | $12,407,090 | $13,284,560 | $27,165,119 |
| Revenue | $6,044,364 | $6,786,203 | $13,021,340 |
| Expenses | $7,252,983 | $17,547,344 | $12,847,795 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $672,450 | $505,586 | $320,783 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cise
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include CISE Foundation ($1,416,750), St Francis de Sales School ($357,200), Holy Family School ($313,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Boniface School Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $283,800 |
| Corryville Catholic Elementary School Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $274,450 |
| St Francis de Sales School Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $357,200 |
| St Francis Seraph School Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $247,500 |
| Holy Family School Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $313,500 |
| Romero Academy at Annunciation Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $100,000 |
| St Lawrence School Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $100,000 |
| Romero Academy at Resurrection Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $100,000 |
| St Williams Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $100,000 |
| St Cecilia Cincinnati, OH | Tuition support | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Armstrong | Trustee | 1 | — |
| William Baechtold | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sam Burchenal | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Pat Burke | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kelly Dehan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Scott Enders | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tom Finn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Flick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Scott Golan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert Greiwe | Trustee - Exit 11/09/23 | 1 | — |
| Matt Grever | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Hagerty | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leon Hampton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Trish Headley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Hodge | Trustee - Exit 01/23/24 | 1 | — |
| Cynthia Kenny | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jane Knudson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Larry Kyte | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paul Naberhaus | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Niehaus | Trustee - Exit 01/20/24 | 1 | — |
| Susan Pichler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Penny Pomeranz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nick Ragland | Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Timothy Reilly | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christopher Rueve | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Harry Santen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ann Schoen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bill Shula | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Louise Stakelin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Diane Tarvardian | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrew Williamson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deacon Royce Winters | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ryan Alleman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Matt Fellerhoff | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Allison Kropp | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Don Mellott | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | — |
| David Williams | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Matthew Stautberg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Philip McHugh | President | 35 | $169,362 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cise?
Cise is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CINCINNATI, OH. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cise?
As of 2024, Cise holds $12.4M in total assets with $6.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $3.4M in 2024.
Where does Cise operate?
Cise has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Cise award?
In 2024, Cise awarded 11 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $308K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cise's EIN?
Cise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0977523. 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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