The Lamacchia Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lamacchia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,600 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$167,600
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$135,236
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,500 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $195,046 | 34 | $77,500 |
| 2024 | $155,500 | 28 | $84,386 |
| 2025 | $167,600 | 27 | $135,236 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth H Lamacchia Trustee 7800 Deer Crossing Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45243 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 738-1135 |
| What to submit | All applications must be in writing |
What The Lamacchia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 21 | $149,100 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of South Western Ohio | General support | $40,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | General support | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Infant & Maternity Home | General support | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati | General support | $11,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | General support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati | General support | $10,000 |
| Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Cincinnati Ballet Company Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | General support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School | General support | $5,000 |
| The Summit Country Day School | General support | $5,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy Educational Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Artswave | General support | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | General support | $1,000 |
| Cise Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | General support | $1,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati | General support | $1,000 |
| Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary | General support | $1,000 |
| Madeleine H Gordon DBA Gift of Life Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Tender Mercies Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Freestore Food Bank Inc | General support | $500 |
| Public Media Connect | General support | $500 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General support | $500 |
| Madeira & Indian Hill Joint Fire District | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabth H Lamacchia
- John T Lamacchia
Questions people ask
Does The Lamacchia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lamacchia Family Foundation give?
$167,600 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Lamacchia Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabth H Lamacchia (Trustee) and John T Lamacchia (Trustee).
What does The Lamacchia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.