TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND ("FEDERATION").
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$72K
-15.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-15.5% YoY
About Ostara
Based on IRS filings
Ostara is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,651,009 | $1,553,371 | $1,462,198 |
| Revenue | $113,974 | $90,039 | $75,038 |
| Expenses | $114,250 | $130,852 | $100,873 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $113,963 | $90,039 | $75,038 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gravity Water ($20,000), Corporate Accountability International ($17,000), International Partners in Mission ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY INTERNATIONAL BOSTON, MA | CHALLENGE CORPORATE CONTROL OF WATER & KICK BIG POLLUTERS OUT OF CLIMATE POLICY | $17,000 |
| GENERATION CITIZEN INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| GRAVITY WATER SANTA CRUZ, CA | FUNDING FOR EXEC. DIRECTOR AND PART-TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT | $20,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN MISSION CLEVELAND HTS, OH | ESSENTIAL CORE FUNDING | $15,000 |
| NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH NETWORK INC WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT THE PLAN C PROGRAM | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOZELLE JACKSON | TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
| KARI BLUMENTHAL | ASST TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
| ANN GARSON | ASST SECRETARY THRU 6/20/24 | 0.2 | — |
| JENNIFER SCHWARZ | SECRETARY | 0.2 | — |
| MINDEE FREDMAN | ASST SECRETARY AS OF 6/20/24 | 0.2 | — |
| MICHAEL MACCOMBIE | PRESIDENT AS OF 6/20/24 | 0.2 | — |
| MARC SHARGEL | TRUSTEE/VICE PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
| CHRISTINE S GREENWOOD | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.2 | — |
| DANI R ZEIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.2 | — |
| MARCIA LEVINE TTEEPRES | THRU AND VP AS OF 6/20/24 | 0.3 | — |
| BETH W BRANDON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| RENEE CHELM | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| S LEE KOHRMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ostara?
Ostara is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ostara?
As of 2024, Ostara holds $1.7M in total assets with $114K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $72K in 2024.
Where does Ostara operate?
Ostara has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Ostara award?
In 2024, Ostara awarded 5 grants totaling $72K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ostara's EIN?
Ostara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1606934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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