Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors
The Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing describes its purpose as supporting Greater Cincinnati Jewish seniors by investing in innovative services and programs that help them lead connected, fulfilled lives. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $766,302.
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors at a glance
In short: Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors gave $766K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $766,302
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $40,332
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $38,864,204
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors
- How to Apply
-
Submit a Letter of Inquiry to Jewish Home of Cincinnati, Inc. using its provided form. If awarded, sign the Grant Agreement, submit a Form W-9, and provide a Final Report upon project completion.
- Review Cycle
- A deadline is established with each separate request.
- Deadline
- A deadline is established with each separate request.
- Contact
Application contact: Jewish Home Of Cincinnati Inc
Mailing address: 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 766-3359
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Services ($272K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $706K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors gives
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $766K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $242,302 |
| Jewish Community Center of Cincinna Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $157,000 |
| Amberley Village Police Department Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $80,000 |
| Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust Cent Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $36,000 |
| Rockdale Temple Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $35,000 |
| Jewish Education for Every Person Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $31,000 |
| Klau Library Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Community Kollel Cincinnati, OH | Program Support. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,864,204 | $1,446,438 | $1,338,830 | $766,302 | 19 | $1,329,698 | $1,380,091 | $1,849,783 |
| 2023 | $35,192,886 | $1,676,951 | $1,390,224 | — | — | — | $1,657,711 | — |
| 2022 | $31,973,239 | $637,819 | $603,941 | — | — | — | $483,945 | — |
| 2021 | $15,351,731 | $1,682,169 | $533,936 | — | — | — | $1,668,569 | — |
| 2020 | $14,197,048 | $541,647 | $345,651 | — | — | — | $203,723 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 filing identifies focus areas including reducing social isolation, supporting caregivers, fostering intergenerational connections, addressing food insecurity and access to kosher food, and affordable housing.
Its 2024 grants included Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Community Center of Cincinnati, the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust Center, and other local organizations. The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati describes its mission as building an inclusive Jewish community that helps people in need and supports a vibrant Jewish future. Jewish Family Services describes its mission as helping individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency and emotional stability. Pro Seniors, which received $5,000 in 2024, says it helps older Ohioans prevent and resolve legal and long-term care problems and fight Medicare fraud.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $766,302. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $242,302, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $242,302 to Jewish Family Services, $157,000 to the Jewish Community Center of Cincinnati, $80,000 to the Amberley Village Police Department, $36,000 to the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust Center, and $35,000 to Rockdale Temple. The filing lists each of these grants as program support.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry using the form provided by Jewish Home of Cincinnati, Inc. Awardees must sign a Grant Agreement and submit a Form W-9. After completing the program or project, grantees must submit a Final Report. Individuals, political projects, capital campaigns, for-profit ventures, and projects generally covered by insurance or government programs are ineligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Eichner as chairman and Beth Guttman as treasurer. Board members listed are Patti Heldman, Steve Mombach, Abbie Youkilis, Gary Blachman, Fran Coleman, Josh Harkavy, Elliot Polsky, and Bill Freedman.
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors is led by Nina Perlove, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nina Perlove
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$87K (2021) → $122K (2024)
Alan Eichner
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Guttman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Freedman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Blachman
Board Member
Imm Past Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Frankel
Past Chairman
Vice Chair Elect → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Schmerler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Zipkin MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Heldman
Board Member
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2023
Past Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tovah Kirschner
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Levin
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Coleman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Silverman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Harkavy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Korkin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Reed
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Brant
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Polsky
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vallie Freeman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbie Youkilis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mombach
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bob Applebaum (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ernesto Levy (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Kanter (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Merrie Stillpass (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended end 526
- Former: Phyllis Jackson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Shott (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended 526
- Former: Mike Katchman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Rosen (2021) — Chair Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Nina Perlove (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors
How much does Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors give each year?
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors gave $766K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors's typical grant size?
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $40,332, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors give grants?
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (19 grants).
Does Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support." (19 grants).
Who are Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors's largest grantees?
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Family Services ($272,302 across 2 grants), Jewish Community Center of Cincinna ($157,000) and Amberley Village Police Department ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors?
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors reported $38.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors fund?
The 2024 filing identifies focus areas including reducing social isolation, supporting caregivers, fostering intergenerational connections, addressing food insecurity and access to kosher food, and affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors?
Submit a Letter of Inquiry to Jewish Home of Cincinnati, Inc. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors's EIN?
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1345871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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