Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $4.6M.
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio at a glance
In short: Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $366K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,196,861
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $366,144
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $89
- Total assets
- $45,142,989
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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 Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tzedek Social Justice Fund ($2.2M). Together the top 6 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio gives
- In 2024 it paid out 140% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2023) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tzedek Social Justice Fund Asheville, NC | General Support | $2,196,422 |
| Lakeside Partners I LLC Cleveland, OH | General Support | $195 |
| Foundation Investments of Ohio Ltd Cleveland, OH | General Support | $116 |
| FIO Pe LLC Cleveland, OH | General Support | $61 |
| Chester Capital LLC Cleveland, OH | General Support | $40 |
| Simon Charitable Private LLC Cleveland, OH | General Support | $27 |
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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 | $45,142,989 | $5,297,117 | $2,924,916 | $2,196,861 | 6 | $2,197,061 | $4,575,123 | $1,567,135 |
| 2023 | $44,861,483 | $2,042,915 | $2,757,450 | $2,015,451 | 7 | $2,015,651 | $1,362,806 | $1,359,002 |
| 2022 | $44,501,514 | $52,656,529 | $3,013,847 | $2,055,795 | 6 | $2,056,130 | $598,823 | $1,713,598 |
| 2021 | $51,267,932 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio is led by Lavonda D. Napka, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lavonda D. Napka
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Madeja
Assistant Secretary & Trustee
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Secretary & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam B. Langsam
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jehuda Reinharz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott S. Cowen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen H. Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady J. Hively
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bradley S. Smith (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio
How much does Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio give each year?
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 7 grants.
What is Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio's typical grant size?
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio's median grant in 2024 was $89, and its average grant was $366,144, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio give grants?
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Does Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio'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 Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio's largest grantees?
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio's largest 2024 grantees include Tzedek Social Justice Fund ($2,196,422), Lakeside Partners I LLC ($195) and Foundation Investments of Ohio Ltd ($116), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio?
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio reported $45.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio's EIN?
Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0959011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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