JHSI Inc
JHSI Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2020 filing reports $14.4 million in grants, primarily to Cincinnati-area Jewish organizations and community programs. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; JHSI Inc therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
JHSI Inc at a glance
In short: JHSI Inc gave $14.4M across 32 grants in 2020 (avg $450K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $14,385,778
- Grants made (2020)
- 32
- Average grant
- $449,556
- Median grant
- $128,350
- Total assets
- $218,143,713
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JHSI Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation’s website advises organizations to contact it directly about a possible funding relationship; Civic and Cultural requests must be invited. The 2019 filing listed a direct-contact application process, but the Foundation’s website currently says it does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Jhsi Inc
Mailing address: 8044 Montgomery Road Suite 516, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 214-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JHSI Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($4.2M across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $13.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 32 (22%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The listed largest awards were primarily to Cincinnati organizations. The Foundation’s website describes its funding as focused on the Cincinnati Jewish community.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 32 grants totaling $14.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Jewish Hospital Modernization and Graduate Medical Education | $3,255,702 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Philanthropic Fund | $2,500,000 |
| Rockwern Academy Cincinnati, OH | 2019/2020 Operations Support | $1,377,200 |
| Community Congregations Cincinnati, OH | Educational Programming, Congregational Excellence, Engagement and Sustainability | $1,198,563 |
| Hebrew Union College - JIR Cincinnati, OH | Jewish Foundation Rabbinic Fellows Program & OFFICE OF RECRUITMENT/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $993,301 |
| Cincinnati Hebrew Day School Cincinnati, OH | 2019/2020 Operations | $820,500 |
| JVS Career Services Cincinnati, OH | 2019 and 2020 Operations | $591,839 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | SAFE Cincinnati | $536,420 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Shared Business Services | $480,500 |
| Mayerson JCC Cincinnati, OH | 2019 and 2020 Operations | $473,788 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $218,143,713 | $11,934,726 | $16,850,356 | $14,385,778 | 32 | $10,729,314 | $16,028,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JHSI Inc reported a distributable amount of $16.0M for 2020 — 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 website describes funding for local agencies, congregations, and immersive Israel and overnight Jewish camp experiences, as well as support for national organizations with a local presence. Its stated areas include Jewish engagement, Jewish education, Jewish social services, and Jewish communal infrastructure. Its 2020 grants included support for medical modernization and graduate medical education, operations, educational programming, community engagement, and social services.
Among the recipients, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati describes its mission as building an inclusive Jewish community, helping people in need, supporting Israel, and assuring a vibrant Jewish future. Cincinnati Hebrew Day School says it provides Jewish children with instruction in Judaic and secular studies. Jewish Family Service describes its work as providing in-home care and social services and assisting need-based families in the Toledo community.
Grantmaking
In 2020, JHSI Inc made 32 grants totaling $14,385,778. Grants ranged from $7,200 to $3,255,702, with a median of $128,350.
The largest grants included $3,255,702 to Mercy Health Foundation for Jewish Hospital modernization and graduate medical education; $2,500,000 to the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati for a philanthropic fund; $1,377,200 to Rockwern Academy for 2019/2020 operations support; and $1,198,563 to Community Congregations for educational programming, congregational excellence, engagement, and sustainability. Other large awards included $993,301 to Hebrew Union College–JIR for a rabbinic fellows program and recruitment/community engagement, and $820,500 to Cincinnati Hebrew Day School for 2019/2020 operations.
The Foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited applications. Civic and Cultural grant requests are also by invitation, following staff due diligence. Reflect Cincy’s two-step Emerging Idea and full-application process is not currently open. A 2019 filing described an application requiring an organization description, mission statement, case statement, goals and objectives, activities, timelines, staffing, budget, anticipated outcomes and measurement, and an IRS determination letter; it listed charitable organizations as the award restriction. These filing instructions are historical, not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Bret Caller as president, Robert Brant as secretary, Beth Guttman as immediate past president, and Brian Jaffee as executive director. Trustees listed were Arna Poupko Fisher, Ed Frankel, Gloria Lipson, Leslie Newman, Michael Oestreicher, and Guy Peri.
JHSI Inc is led by Brian Jaffee, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Brian Jaffee
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$254K (2020)
Bret Caller
President
New on the 2020 filing
11.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arna Poupko Fisher
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Frankel
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Lipson
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Peri
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Stein
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Newman
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Oestreicher
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Guttman
Immediate Past President
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. David Rosenberg
Vice President of Investment & Finance
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brant
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $254K, to Brian Jaffee (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about JHSI Inc
How much does JHSI Inc give each year?
JHSI Inc gave $14.4M across 32 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is JHSI Inc's typical grant size?
JHSI Inc's median grant in 2020 was $128,350, and its average grant was $449,556, across 32 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JHSI Inc give grants?
JHSI Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (27 grants).
Does JHSI Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of JHSI Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JHSI Inc's largest grantees?
JHSI Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($4,181,802 across 7 grants), Mercy Health Foundation ($3,262,902 across 2 grants) and Rockwern Academy ($1,377,200), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is JHSI Inc?
JHSI Inc reported $218.1M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11.9M.
What does JHSI Inc fund?
The Foundation’s website describes funding for local agencies, congregations, and immersive Israel and overnight Jewish camp experiences, as well as support for national organizations with a local presence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JHSI Inc?
The Foundation’s website advises organizations to contact it directly about a possible funding relationship; Civic and Cultural requests must be invited. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is JHSI Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, JHSI Inc reported a distributable amount of $16.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is JHSI Inc's EIN?
JHSI Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0536670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does JHSI Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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