Ihs Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, OH EIN: 31-1721314

IHS Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 and based in Columbus, Ohio. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Ihs Foundation

EIN: 31-1721314
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Revenue

$306

-87.3% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$2K

-97.2% YoY

Expenses

$5K

-94.6% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on:

Higher education
Arts
Lutheran churches, organizations, missions, and ministries
Health associations
Children, youth, and social services
Recordings for the blind

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** $1,500 to $16,488,604

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with documented giving in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $35.2M (96%)

Wisconsin $775K (2%)

Minnesota $489K (1%)

Missouri $100K (0%)

North Carolina $100K (0%)

New York $52K (0%)

Florida $40K (0%)

Illinois $10K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Florida Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio Texas Wisconsin

Cities

ColumbusCanal WinchesterCharlotteCincinnatiDublinGrove CityHudsonMequonNew UlmSan AntonioSt LouisWauwatosaChicagoNew YorkRochesterSarasotaSpringfieldStaten IslandWorthington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023 Tax Filing:

Total Assets: $4,322
Total Giving: $82,000
Total Revenue: $2,412
Total Expenses: $85,000
Giving Rate: 138.7%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$4,322	$113,919
Revenue	$306	$2,412	$1,758,068
Expenses	$4,628	$85,000	$16,505,906
Qualifying Distributions	$2,314	$82,000	$16,496,767
Net Investment Income	—	—	$1,715,620
Distributable Amount	$136	$4,965	$6,106

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Justine A Skestos – President
Amy Johnson – Secretary
William Moorhead – Treasurer
Stephanie Skestos Gabriele – Trustee
Alexandra Sketos Holmes – Trustee
Jason J Skestos – Trustee
George Anthony Skestos – Trustee
Beth Clark – Controller

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Justine a Skestos	President	—	—
Amy Johnson	Secretary	1	—
Stephanie Skestos Gabriele	Trustee	—	—
Alexandra Sketos Holmes	Trustee	—	—
Jason J Skestos	Trustee	—	—
George Anthony Skestos	Trustee	—	—
Beth Clark	Controller	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 3435 Stelzer Road, Suite 1SC, Columbus, OH 43219-4131

Phone: (614) 898-7200

EIN: 31-1721314

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ihs Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Higher education • Arts • Lutheran churches, organizations, missions, and ministries • Health associations • Children, youth, and social services • Recordings for the blind

How do I apply for a grant from Ihs Foundation?

**Grant Range:** $1,500 to $16,488,604 **Recent Activity (2023):** The foundation awarded 3 grants with a median grant amount of $4,142,776 and total distributions of $82,000. **Grant Programs:** The foundation supports initiatives to promote religion, education, science, religious education, youth education, and healthcare.

Where does Ihs Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with documented giving in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and New York.

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.