Jah Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $117K. Net investment income was $159K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$117K
+4.0% YoY
Grant Count
27
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+0.2% YoY
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.
About Jah Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jah Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $117K. Net investment income was $159K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,543,787 | $1,528,284 | $1,607,765 |
| Revenue | $186,954 | $80,439 | $79,127 |
| Expenses | $167,950 | $159,920 | $163,961 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $139,323 | $136,592 | $141,997 |
| Net Investment Income | $158,622 | $54,969 | $57,392 |
| Distributable Amount | $116,747 | $103,159 | $107,936 |
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
121 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jah Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors ($15,000), St Vincent- St Mary High School ($10,000), Hattie Larlham Foundation ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AKRON CANTON FOODBANK AKRON, OH | OPERATIONS FOR REGIONAL FOOD BANK | $5,000 |
| AKRON CO-OPERATIVE FARMS AKRON, OH | SUPPORT PUBLIC FARM PLOTS FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES TO GROW FOOOD FOR THEMSELVES, OR FOR SELLING AT MARKETS | $2,000 |
| BAGS OF LOVE STOW, OH | SPONSOR GIFTS AND MEALS FOR FAMILIES FOR HOLIDAY SEASON | $500 |
| BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER AKRON, OH | SUPPORT FOR OPERATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER | $2,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST OHIO AKRON, OH | SUPPORT FOR KIDS AND TEEN PROGRAMS-HIGH QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN AKRON | $2,500 |
| BROKEN CHAINS MINISTRY AKRON, OH | SUPPORT FOR LYDIA'S HOME FOR AT RISK HOMELESS WHO ARE OVERCOMING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DUG ABUSE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING | $2,500 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES SOCIAL SERVICES OF SUMMIT COUNTY AKRON, OH | FUNDING ELDER DAY CARE PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| CUYAHOGA FALLS GOOD NEIGHBORS CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF SUMMIT COUNTY AKRON, OH | SERVES HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN/FOOD AND SHELTER | $2,500 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HUNGER CENTER AKRON, OH | MOBILE FOOD PANTRY | $4,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN A EDWARDS | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 6 | $25,000 |
| JAMES P HAAG | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH M HAAG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS J HAAG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN P HAAG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD A HAAG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jah Foundation?
Jah Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Jah Foundation?
As of 2024, Jah Foundation holds $1.5M in total assets with $187K in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $117K in 2024.
Where does Jah Foundation operate?
Jah Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Jah Foundation award?
In 2024, Jah Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $117K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jah Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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