JAH Foundation
JAH Foundation is a private foundation based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, established in 2012. Guided by Christian principles, it provides financial assistance to organizations serving people in need, people with disabilities, Catholic education and evangelization, and disaster relief.
JAH Foundation at a glance
In short: JAH Foundation gave $117K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,500
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,315
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,543,787
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JAH Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing instructs applicants to submit the Ohio Common Grant Form letter of inquiry. The application should include the organization’s name, address, website, contact person and phone number, tax-exempt status, legal name, tax ID number, date of its IRS letter, mission and annual operating budget; project or program title and budget; amount and timeframe requested; and a description of how funds will be used. Grants are generally restricted to charitable and educational purposes and are awarded to organizations qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and as public charities under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), except under unusual circumstances.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathleen A Edwards
Mailing address: 2926 State Road 373, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Phone: (330) 686-2107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from JAH Foundation
Who JAH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors ($15K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s program description identifies Summit County and surrounding areas as its focus. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JAH Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $117K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation Mantua, OH | Operations- Services for Profoundly Disabled Adults and Children | $7,500 |
| Open M Akron, OH | Operations- Medical Clininc, Food, Employment Services | $7,500 |
| Truly Reaching You Ministries Akron, OH | Support Re-Entry Program for Formerly Incerated Individual | $7,000 |
| Peter Maurin Center Hudson, OH | Services for Homeless and Marginalized | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army Akron, OH | Food Clothing Shelter for Those in Need | $6,000 |
| Akron Canton Foodbank Akron, OH | Operations for Regional Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Grace House Akron, OH | Housing/End of Life Care for Indigent, Alone | $5,000 |
| IBH Addiction Recovery Akron, OH | Operations, costs not covered by insurnce or medicaid (food, housing, staff supervision) | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,543,787 | $186,954 | $167,950 | $116,500 | 27 | $139,323 | $158,622 | $116,747 |
| 2023 | $1,528,284 | $80,439 | $159,920 | $112,000 | 26 | $136,592 | $54,969 | $103,159 |
| 2022 | $1,607,765 | $79,127 | $163,961 | $108,000 | 26 | $141,997 | $57,392 | $107,936 |
| 2021 | $1,692,599 | $192,475 | $156,004 | $105,000 | 23 | $136,876 | $172,745 | $120,893 |
| 2020 | $1,656,128 | $89,426 | $150,886 | $95,000 | 19 | — | $69,862 | $104,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JAH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K 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 foundation states that its mission is to provide financial assistance to organizations serving people unable to access basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter; people with mental or physical disabilities; Catholic education and evangelization; and disaster relief.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied services. For example, Hattie Larlham Foundation says it enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. Good Samaritan Hunger Center says it provides weekly grocery bags to families in need. St. Vincent–St. Mary High School’s foundation describes its work as supporting Catholic education and the school’s activities and programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, JAH Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $116,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among the larger 2024 awards were $15,000 to Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors for general support; $10,000 to St. Vincent–St. Mary High School for emergency tuition assistance; and $7,500 each to Hattie Larlham Foundation for services for people with profound disabilities and Open M for its medical clinic, food, and employment services. Other awards included $7,000 to Truly Reaching You Ministries for a re-entry program, and $6,000 each to Peter Maurin Center and the Salvation Army for services to homeless and marginalized people and for food, clothing, and shelter, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen A. Edwards as president/treasurer; James P. Haag as vice-president; and Joseph M. Haag, Thomas J. Haag, John P. Haag, and Edward A. Haag as directors.
JAH Foundation is led by Kathleen A. Edwards, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen A. Edwards
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Edward A. Haag
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Haag
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Haag
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Haag
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P. Haag
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $25K, to Kathleen a Edwards (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about JAH Foundation
How much does JAH Foundation give each year?
JAH Foundation gave $117K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $112K across 26 grants.
What is JAH Foundation's typical grant size?
JAH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,315, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JAH Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does JAH Foundation give grants?
JAH Foundation 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 Akron, OH (17 grants) and Cuyahoga Falls, OH (2 grants).
Does JAH Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of JAH Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JAH Foundation's largest grantees?
JAH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors ($15,000), Hattie Larlham Foundation ($7,500) and Open M ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JAH Foundation?
JAH Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JAH Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to provide financial assistance to organizations serving people unable to access basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter; people with mental or physical disabilities; Catholic education and evangelization; and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JAH Foundation?
The foundation’s filing instructs applicants to submit the Ohio Common Grant Form letter of inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JAH Foundation's EIN?
JAH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1852785. 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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Grantable. (2026). JAH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jah-foundation-morg_522bf59fb0a54af2bc04f6963fcdf5fb
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