Treu Mart Fund
Treu Mart Fund is a public charity based in Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 1980. It makes grants to organizations for charitable, religious, and educational purposes connected to the Cleveland Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Its stated preferences include research and demonstration projects in health and welfare, education, housing, cultural affairs, and other human service activities.
Treu Mart Fund at a glance
In short: Treu Mart Fund gave $878K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $878,000
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,513
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $20,823,853
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (17 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Treu Mart Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 25701 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122-7302
Phone: (216) 593-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Treu Mart Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 143 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 6% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Treu Mart Fund open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 39 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $703K (2022) to $917K (2023). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $878K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH | Affinity Funds | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Community Security Initiative. Forward Focus | $100,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc Boston, MA | Cleveland office: next generation civics initiative, sponsorship for 25th anniversary event | $35,000 |
| Birthing Beautiful Communities Cleveland, OH | Perinatal Doula Support Program | $35,000 |
| Esperanza Inc Cleveland, OH | Hispanic youth programming: culturally competent academic services to support graduation of cleveland metropolitan school district latinx students | $30,000 |
| Family Connections of Northeast Ohio Cleveland, OH | Community Outreach and Playroom Support with Family Connections | $30,000 |
| Arts Impact Incorporated Cleveland, OH | Social and Emotional Learning Through the Arts | $28,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children Highland Hills, OH | Family Support Services: Helping Children Thrive | $25,000 |
| The Centers Cleveland, OH | School-Based Behavioral Health Therapy | $25,000 |
| Adoption Network Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Family and Youth Programs | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,823,853 | $611,906 | $970,019 | $878,000 | 39 | $611,906 |
| 2023 | $19,068,867 | $1,194,520 | $1,031,475 | $917,350 | 35 | $1,194,520 |
| 2022 | $17,763,070 | $434,905 | $808,089 | $703,000 | 25 | $434,905 |
| 2021 | $21,567,194 | $688,536 | $882,742 | $790,768 | 27 | $688,515 |
| 2020 | $20,237,660 | $321,996 | $895,061 | $800,000 | 17 | $321,996 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated purpose is to support general charitable purposes furthering the purposes of the Cleveland Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Within that framework, it gives particular preference to research and demonstration projects in health and welfare, education, housing, cultural affairs, and other human service activities.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as community security, perinatal support, youth education, family services, behavioral health, and arts access. For example, Birthing Beautiful Communities describes its mission as addressing systemic and community structures that lead to poor birth outcomes through culture, education, advocacy, support, and engagement. Esperanza says it empowers Northeast Ohio communities by equipping learners for educational attainment and lifelong success. Family Connections of Northeast Ohio describes its work as providing parenting support and educational opportunities for families with children from birth through age six.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 39 grants totaling $878,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to the Cleveland Foundation for affinity funds and $100,000 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for its Community Security Initiative and Forward Focus. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Facing History and Ourselves for its Cleveland office’s Next Generation Civics Initiative and a 25th-anniversary event; $35,000 to Birthing Beautiful Communities for perinatal doula support; and $30,000 each to Esperanza and Family Connections of Northeast Ohio.
Grantees are generally required to sign and return an award letter stipulating grant terms, including how and over what period funds are to be spent and reporting requirements. The fund requests written reports from all grantees within 6–9 months of receiving a grant; selected grants are also monitored through site visits.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur W. Treuhaft as president and trustee, J. David Heller as vice president and trustee, and Amy M. Morgenstern as trustee. Listed officers also include Mozelle Jackson, treasurer; Anthony D. Gattuso and Kari Blumenthal, assistant treasurers; Colleen McCaughey, secretary as of June 14, 2024; and Amy Saltzman Barasch, assistant secretary as of that date. Kathleen Hallissey served as secretary through June 14, 2024, and Ann M. Garson served as assistant secretary through that date.
Treu Mart Fund is led by Arthur W. Treuhaft, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur W. Treuhaft
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. David Heller
V. President & Trustee
V. President → V. President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy M. Morgenstern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dara G. Yanowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Louise Hahn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Minter Smyers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Almazan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann M. Garson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Hallissey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony D. Gattuso
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Blumenthal
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mozelle Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Saltzman Barasch
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen McCaughey
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Barry Reis (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rosanne Potter (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: William B. Doggett (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan H. Hollingsworth (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy F. Wuliger (2020) — V. 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 Treu Mart Fund
How much does Treu Mart Fund give each year?
Treu Mart Fund gave $878K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $917K across 35 grants.
What is Treu Mart Fund's typical grant size?
Treu Mart Fund's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,513, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Treu Mart Fund that year got $19K on average.
Where does Treu Mart Fund give grants?
Treu Mart Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (27 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Treu Mart Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Treu Mart Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Treu Mart Fund's largest grantees?
Treu Mart Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Foundation ($100,000), Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($100,000) and Facing History and Ourselves Inc ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Treu Mart Fund?
Treu Mart Fund reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $612K.
What does Treu Mart Fund fund?
The fund’s stated purpose is to support general charitable purposes furthering the purposes of the Cleveland Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Treu Mart Fund?
Treu Mart Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Treu Mart Fund's EIN?
Treu Mart Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1323646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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