The Thomas J Emery Memorial
Accepts applications
The Thomas J Emery Memorial is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$33.9 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
85% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 66 | $31.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 67 | $33.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Geisheimer 720 Pete Rose Way Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 241-2880 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry required - refer to www.gcfdn.org for form(select nonprofits, private foundation funding, thomas j. Emery memorial) |
| Deadlines | See emery's webpage for deadlines. Refer to www.gcfdn.org |
| Restrictions | Hamilton, clermont, butler & warren counties in Ohio boone, kenton & campbell counties in Kentucky |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Thomas J Emery Memorial funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 65 | $1.6 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Charitable purposes | $175,000 |
| Artswave | 2024 campaign | $110,000 |
| Mariemont Preservation Foundation | Charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Central Clinic Behavioral Health | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Children's Home of Cincinnati DBA Best Point Education & Behavioral Health | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Springer School and Center | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| The Beechwood Home | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| The Mercantile Library | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Center for Addiction Treatment | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Retirement Services Foundation | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oki Partners Inc | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Redwood School & Rehabilitation Center Inc DBA Easterseals Redwood | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Society of the Transfiguration | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Strategies to End Homelessness | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Dan Beard Council | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough Cincinnati | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Price Hill Will | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Home | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross -Cincinnati Chapter | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Camping and Education Foundation | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee A Carter
- John F Barrett
- Michael A Hirschfeld
- Thomas L Williams
- Jeffrey P March
Questions people ask
Does The Thomas J Emery Memorial accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See emery's webpage for deadlines. Refer to www.gcfdn.org.
How much does The Thomas J Emery Memorial give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Thomas J Emery Memorial?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee A Carter (President), John F Barrett (Vice President), Michael A Hirschfeld (Secretary) and Thomas L Williams (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Thomas J Emery Memorial fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.