John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1984, with $51,818,249 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 145496, Cincinnati, OH, 45250 EIN 31-1077222 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$51.8M
▲ 56.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$49.2M
Net assets
$176.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating43 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation: 43 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 145496, Cincinnati, OH, 45250
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $23.8M (FY2013) to $51.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $176.6M
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$176.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$176.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,818,249▲56.5% | $49,188,194▲44.0% | $176,610,296▲1.5% | $176,610,296▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $33,105,207▼8.4% | $34,158,361▼18.6% | $173,980,241▲5.8% | $173,980,241▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $36,136,853▲70.6% | $41,961,883▲95.4% | $164,514,894▼5.9% | $164,514,894▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $21,178,946▲17.0% | $21,470,244▲21.4% | $174,815,588▼1.5% | $174,815,588▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,102,420▼3.9% | $17,686,211▼64.3% | $177,470,886▼1.8% | $177,470,886▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $18,837,638▲3.2% | $49,502,824▲202% | $180,733,511▼14.5% | $180,733,511▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $18,248,238▼40.2% | $16,412,922▲6.5% | $211,398,697▲0.9% | $211,398,697▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $30,504,407▲15.8% | $15,413,676▼52.5% | $209,563,381▲7.8% | $209,563,381▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $26,337,572▼7.9% | $32,443,752▲148% | $194,472,650▼3.0% | $194,472,650▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $28,606,732▲14.8% | $13,058,330▼53.0% | $200,578,830▲8.4% | $200,578,830▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $24,926,002▲4.9% | $27,774,256▲220% | $185,030,428▼1.5% | $185,030,428▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $23,761,630 | $8,685,036▼19.8% | $187,878,682▲8.7% | $187,878,682▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $10,828,597 | $172,802,088 | $172,802,088 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1077222, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation's EIN?
- John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1077222.
- How much revenue does John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation report?
- John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation reported $51,818,249 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation (EIN 31-1077222) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.