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Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 340934478  ·  Private foundation

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.0M in grants paid and $80.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 944 individual grants from this funder — $13.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$80.5M
Total assets
944
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Martha Holden Jennings Foundation funds

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial Empowerment

Populations it has supported include children, hispanic communities, lgbtq people, older adults, women girls, young adults.

childrenhispanic communitieslgbtq peopleolder adultswomen girlsyoung adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Philanthropy Ohio
EDUCATING REMOTELY & TRANSFORMING OHIO'S SCHOOLS
Columbus, OH$200K2020
Akron Public Schools
D-20-20 PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE IN ACTION-YEAR 2
Akron, OH$125K2020
Akron Public Schools
D-20-22 MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK YEAR 4
Akron, OH$104K2022
Columbus Museum of Art
D-21-20 CULTIVATE CREATIVE/CIVIC CAPACITIES-YEAR 2
Columbus, OH$100K2020
Columbus Museum of Art
D-21-23 CULTIVATING CREATIVE & CIVIC CAPACITIES - YEAR 5
Columbus, OH$100K2023
Akron Public Schools
D-20-23 MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK - YEAR 5
Akron, OH$92K2023
Fund for Teachers
2024 TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Houston, TX$82K2024
Columbus Museum of Art
D-21-22 CULTIVATING CREATIVE & CIVIC CAPACITIES
Columbus, OH$75K2022
Jennings Elevate Community of Practice
STATEWIDE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE/CO-PILOT ELEVATE
Cleveland, OH$73K2023
Jennings Ieducate Partnershop
IN SUPPORT OF AN ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT
Cleveland, OH$65K2022
Jennings Ieducate Partnership
IN SUPPORT OF AN ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT
Cleveland, OH$60K2023
Youth Yoga Project
A-91-22 SEL + MINDFULNESS INSTITUTE FOR CCS
Worthington, OH$59K2022
Jennings Summer Educators Retreat
ANNUAL RETREAT FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
Cleveland, OH$58K2023
Young Mens Christian Association - Lake County
D-3-23 ARTHUR HOLDEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Painesville, OH$55K2023
Past Foundation
D-39-22 LAUNCHING THE DIGITAL OMJ READINESS SEAL
Columbus, OH$55K2022

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.0M
2022$3.6M
2023$3.8M
2024$3.5M

How to apply for funding from Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

From Martha Holden Jennings Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“20TH OF MONTH - MONTHLY MEETINGS”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at mhjf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Does Martha Holden Jennings Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Martha Holden Jennings Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Martha Holden Jennings Foundation fund?
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Philanthropy Ohio, Akron Public Schools, Akron Public Schools. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Martha Holden Jennings Foundation give in grants?
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation reported $3.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.9M over 944 grants.
Where is Martha Holden Jennings Foundation located?
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 340934478.
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About this profile. This page is built from Martha Holden Jennings Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.