The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $632K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $255K.
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation gave $121K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,000
- +130.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,167
- +92.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $631,516
- +25.9% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ursuline Academy ($50K). Together the top 6 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 390% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $121K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy Cincinnati, OH | General Usage | $50,000 |
| Moeller High School Cincinnati, OH | General Usage | $50,000 |
| Building Blocks for Kids Mason, OH | General Usage | $10,000 |
| Friars Club Cincinnati, OH | General Usage. | $5,000 |
| La Soupe Cincinnati, OH | General Usage | $5,000 |
| Melanoma No More Cincinnati, OH | General Usage | $1,000 |
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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 | $631,516 | $255,466 | $125,486 | $121,000 | 6 | $121,000 | $255,466 | $30,997 |
| 2023 | $501,536 | $3,100 | $59,238 | $52,460 | 5 | $52,460 | $16,146 | $35,815 |
| 2022 | $557,564 | $153,761 | $30,048 | $25,500 | 6 | $25,500 | $153,409 | $37,632 |
| 2021 | $434,224 | $25,985 | $48,650 | $48,000 | 6 | $48,000 | $25,335 | $41,287 |
| 2020 | $457,603 | $40,540 | $25,634 | $24,000 | 9 | — | $38,906 | $34,124 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation is led by Deborah Cassinelli, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Cassinelli
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Loper
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Sweeney
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Schneider
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan S. Kreuzmann
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary S. Sweeney (2020–2023) — Vice President & Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation
How much does The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation give each year?
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation gave $121K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 5 grants.
What is The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $20,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation give grants?
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney 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 Cincinnati, OH (5 grants).
Does The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ursuline Academy ($50,000), Moeller High School ($50,000) and Building Blocks for Kids ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation?
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation reported $632K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation's EIN?
The Jake and Jeanne Sweeney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1601553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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