MJH Foundation
MJH Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2024, it awarded 33 grants totaling $1,515,000 to organizations in several states, including Ohio and New York.
MJH Foundation at a glance
In short: MJH Foundation gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,515,000
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,909
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,992,626
- +56.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% 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 MJH Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation administrators with a written request outlining the specifics of the charitable solicitation. Other charitable requests are considered separately. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Mjh Foundation Administrators
Mailing address: 1100 Superior Avenue Suite 1105, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 479-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MJH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 166 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (48%) and Ohio (33%). Other listed recipient-state shares were Virginia (7%), Massachusetts (5%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is MJH Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 33 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2019) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $250,000 |
| Frick Collection New York, NY | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $200,000 |
| MQ Foundation New York, NY | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $200,000 |
| New York University School of Law New York, NY | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $200,000 |
| Musical Arts Association - Orchestra Annual Fund Cleveland, OH | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School - Restricted Endowment Fund Charlottesville, VA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $75,000 |
| Frick Collection Director's Circle Renewal New York, NY | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $50,000 |
| Hathaway Brown Lighting the Way Campaign Shaker Heights, OH | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $50,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Oak Bluffs, MA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $50,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | To Support the Organization and Its Programs. | $50,000 |
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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 | $6,992,626 | $3,959,510 | $1,557,402 | $1,515,000 | 33 | $1,541,150 | $403,949 | $474,929 |
| 2023 | $4,472,469 | $66,487 | $1,497,442 | $1,444,000 | 33 | $1,482,090 | $74,840 | $324,719 |
| 2022 | $5,902,527 | $-71,069 | $1,670,861 | $1,617,000 | 34 | $1,651,987 | $95,569 | $388,073 |
| 2021 | $7,428,284 | $-56,326 | $1,512,285 | $1,458,819 | 34 | $1,493,875 | $192,109 | $471,208 |
| 2020 | $7,995,066 | $355,361 | $1,537,489 | $1,483,000 | 32 | — | $345,492 | $447,650 |
| 2019 | $8,178,193 | $239,373 | $1,286,980 | $1,197,000 | 18 | — | $229,449 | $503,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MJH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $475K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions span different activities. For example, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland describes its work as promoting the well-being and continuity of the Jewish community, while MQ Foundation says it supports mental health research and public awareness. The Norton Museum of Art describes its work as connecting visitors with art through its programs and collections; Ohr Somayach International says it supports religious, charitable, and educational programs and institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $1,515,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed awards were $250,000 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and $200,000 each to the Frick Collection, MQ Foundation, and New York University School of Law. Other notable grants included $100,000 to the Musical Arts Association – Orchestra Annual Fund and $75,000 to the University of Virginia Law School Restricted Endowment Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J Horvitz as Chairman & Manager; Shannon D Perrotta as Vice President & Treasurer; Andrew S Paterson as President & Secretary; and Alvin B Hemmingsen as Vice President – Investment.
MJH Foundation is led by Andrew S. Paterson, President & Secretary on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew S. Paterson
President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Horvitz
Chairman & Manager
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin B. Hemmingsen
Vice President - Investment
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon D. Perrotta
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen A. Bozzelli (2019–2023) — President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 MJH Foundation
How much does MJH Foundation give each year?
MJH Foundation gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 33 grants.
What is MJH Foundation's typical grant size?
MJH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $45,909, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MJH Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does MJH Foundation give grants?
MJH Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (33%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (10 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does MJH Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on MJH Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization and Its Programs." (31 grants).
Who are MJH Foundation's largest grantees?
MJH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($250,000), Frick Collection ($200,000) and MQ Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MJH Foundation?
MJH Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MJH Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions span different activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MJH Foundation?
Contact the foundation administrators with a written request outlining the specifics of the charitable solicitation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MJH Foundation's EIN?
MJH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1853843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). MJH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mjh-foundation-morg_c009e3a88c8440399c0f7421fd28a6df
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