Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-0934478
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $3.5MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 218Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $79MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MARTHA HOLDEN JENNINGS FOUNDATION IS TWOFOLD:1) TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE EXTENT IN OHIO'S SECULAR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND2) TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR GREATER ACCOMPLISHMENT ON THE PART OF OHIO'S TEACHERS BY ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY IN TEACHING AND BRINGING GREATER RECOGNITION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION.AT THE MARTHA HOLDEN JENNINGS FOUNDATION, WE BELIEVE THE CAPACITY TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF OHIO'S STUDENTS IS PRIMARILY BUILT BY THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND PARTNERS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO DEEP LEARNING AND EXCELLENT TEACHING.IT IS OUR AIM TO SUPPORT TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND THEIR PARTNERS IN PROVIDING ENRICHING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS SO THAT STUDENTS BECOME EMPOWERED TO LEARN AND THINK DEEPLY, ENABLING THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR PASSIONS, DIRECT THEIR LIVES, BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CONTRIBUTING INDIVIDUALS, AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINED PERSONAL SUCCESS. CONT'D BELOW
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Teachers | $82K | 2024 |
| Kent State University Foundation | $75K | 2024 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | $60K | 2024 |
| Musical Arts Association | $55K | 2024 |
| Young Mens Christian Assn Lake County | $55K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (218 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.mhjf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.