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JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION

JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION

Cincinnati, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1077222
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION

Cincinnati, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1077222
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Ohio, Maryland, and Massachusetts. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$47.9M

2025
Grantees funded
56
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

43

Median 1st year grant
$425K
Median 2nd year grant
$300K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lauren Fernandez
Board Member
J
John J Schiff Jr
Board Member
T
Thomas R Schiff
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION give?
JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Maryland, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $425 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $47.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, XAVIER UNIVERSITY, and CINCINNATI MUSEUM ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION?
JOHN J & MARY R SCHIFF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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