IHS Foundation
IHS Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants or assets, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
IHS Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $306
- -87.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $2,314
- -97.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,628
- -94.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to IHS Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes written submissions consisting of a letter of request, verification of the organization’s 501(c)(3) exempt status, a description of the charitable need or cause, and the requested amount. Awards are subject to restrictions and limitations based on available funds. These instructions are from a final return and should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Review Cycle
- The final return stated there was no deadline; the foundation has since wound down.
- Deadline
- The final return stated there was no deadline; the foundation has since wound down.
- Contact
Application contact: Melissa Steel
Mailing address: 3435 Stelzer Rd 1Sc, Columbus, OH 43231
Phone: (614) 898-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IHS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 49 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How IHS Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2023) to $18.2M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | To promote religion, education, science, or public health and welfare. | $79,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports no assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $306 | $4,628 | — | — | $2,314 | — | $136 |
| 2023 | $4,322 | $2,412 | $85,000 | $79,000 | 1 | $82,000 | — | $4,965 |
| 2022 | $113,919 | $1,758,068 | $16,505,906 | $16,492,104 | 3 | $16,496,767 | $1,715,620 | $6,106 |
| 2021 | $15,161,025 | $4,131,358 | $18,304,781 | $18,243,157 | 20 | $18,244,982 | $4,148,844 | $1,341,404 |
| 2020 | $29,516,128 | $1,340,797 | $1,980,406 | $1,969,056 | 25 | — | $2,161,388 | $1,408,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, IHS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes preferences for charitable and religious organizations, educational institutions, and health and medical research organizations. Its 2023 grantee, American Endowment Foundation, describes its mission as expanding the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $79,000. The recipient was American Endowment Foundation in Hudson, Ohio.
The 2022 filing reported three grants totaling $16,492,104. The 2024 filing reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justine A Skestos as president; Amy Johnson as secretary; Stephanie Skestos Gabriele, Alexandra Sketos Holmes, Jason J Skestos, and George Anthony Skestos as trustees; and Beth Clark as controller.
IHS Foundation is led by Justine A. Skestos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justine A. Skestos
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandra Sketos Holmes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Anthony Skestos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason J. Skestos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Skestos Gabriele
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Clark
Controller
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Moorhead (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about IHS Foundation
What does IHS Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes preferences for charitable and religious organizations, educational institutions, and health and medical research organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IHS Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is IHS Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, IHS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is IHS Foundation's EIN?
IHS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1721314. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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