The David & Inez Myers Foundation is a public charity and supporting organization of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, established in 1954. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in support of the charitable, educational, and religious purposes of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, including grant program design, oversight, and execution.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$247.9M
+9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.5M
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
46
-4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$163K
+5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Further the charitable, educational and religious purposes of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Jewish programming and community initiatives
- Israel-related programs and support
Grantmaking
The foundation made a significant grant of $3,838,753 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in 2023 to support Jewish programming in St. Petersburg, summer camp in St. Petersburg, Onward Israel, cemetery preservation, Cleveland Stands With Israel, Holocaust Survivors Initiative, Jhub, Israel at 75, March for Israel buses, Moishe House Cleveland, Ohio Jewish Communities Mission to Israel, Birthright Israel, and Campaign for Jewish Needs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts, with significant activity in the Cleveland area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $247,858,532
- Total giving: $8,103,971
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $226,056,383
- Total revenues: $5,885,174
- Total expenses: $8,374,686
Rating: The foundation holds an 81% rating from Charity Navigator, earning a Three-Star designation. The organization demonstrates strong governance practices with 88% independent board members and maintains comprehensive policies including conflict of interest and whistleblower policies.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $247,858,532 | $226,056,383 | $207,354,695 |
| Revenue | $16,523,441 | $5,885,174 | $11,920,401 |
| Expenses | $8,651,502 | $8,374,686 | $14,958,272 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,482,052 | $5,885,174 | $11,920,401 |
| 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
233 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($3,971,350), Jewish Education Center of Cleveland ($622,020), Jewish Federations of North America Inc ($553,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM FUND INITIATIVES INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT, LIVING IN ONE LAND ANTI-RACISM PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OH | SIEGAL LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| CHABAD OF UNIVERSITY CIRCLE CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH | COMMUNITY ACCESS EVENTS | $15,000 |
| CLEVELAND HILLEL FOUNDATION INC CLEVELAND, OH | SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM | $97,500 |
| CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE CLEVELAND, OH | THEATRE EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE INC CLEVELAND, OH | EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ROCKY RIVER, OH | THEATER DEPARTMENT | $50,000 |
| CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC CLEVELAND, OH | PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH STUDENT FUND, OFFICE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPLORATION, MATH CORPS | $55,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Harley L Gross – Trustee and President
- Renee Chelm – Trustee and Vice President
- Leslie D Dunn – Trustee
- Kari Blumenthal – Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIKA RUDIN-LURIA | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
| MOZELLE JACKSON | TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
| KARI BLUMENTHAL | ASST TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
| AMY SALTZMAN BARASCH | ASST SECRETARY | 0.2 | — |
| HARLEY L GROSS | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
| BRUCE KOHRMAN | TRUSTEE/VP | 0.3 | — |
| RENEE CHELM | TRUSTEE/VP | 0.3 | — |
| LESLIE D DUNN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| S LEE KOHRMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| BRUCE H GOODMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| CHARLES HOROWITZ RATNER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MITCHELL C SCHNEIDER | TRUSTEE AS OF 3/6/2024 | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In July 2021, the David & Inez Myers Foundation announced a transformative $2 million investment in DigitalC, a nonprofit wireless internet provider focused on making Greater Cleveland's digital future equitable. This grant, combined with an $18 million contribution from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation, enabled DigitalC to expand capacity to provide broadband connectivity access and accelerate adoption throughout the city.
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation and the David andSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does David & Inez Myers Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** Further the charitable, educational and religious purposes of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Jewish programming and community initiatives • Israel-related programs and support
How do I apply for a grant from David & Inez Myers Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $8,103,971 • Total assets (2024): $247,858,532 • Typical award range: $6,000–$4,567,000 • Program expense ratio: 95.30% **Recent Grants:** The foundation made a significant grant of $3,838,753 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in 2023 to support Jewish programming in St. Petersburg, summer camp in St. Petersburg, Onward Israel, cemetery preservation, Cleveland Stands With Israel, Holocaust Survivors Initiative, Jhub, Israel at 75, March for Israel …
Where does David & Inez Myers Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts, with significant activity in the Cleveland area.
What size grants does David & Inez Myers Foundation award?
In 2024, David & Inez Myers Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $7.5M — an average of about $163K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is David & Inez Myers Foundation's EIN?
David & Inez Myers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6560945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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