Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS
Preselected recipients only
Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $485,000 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $99,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$485,000
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$99,000
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $469,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $456,000 | 86 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $469,000 | 83 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $485,000 | 71 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 68 | $472,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General purposes | $99,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Annual fund and operations | $15,000 |
| Mandel Jewish Communty Center | Jewish film fest | $15,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Ongoing support | $11,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Society for the Blind | General support | $10,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens | Manor house electrical | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Hillel Foundation | Summer interships | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Hunger relief initiatives | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Progress Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Ideastream | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | General support | $10,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation Inc | Food as medicine program | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Bellefaire Jewish Childrens Bureau | Social advocate for youth | $7,000 |
| Ohioguidestone | General support | $7,000 |
| Cleveland State University | General support | $5,000 |
| Facing Hisory and Ourselves | Ne onio school network | $5,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Gathering Place | General support | $5,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Cleveland | General support | $5,000 |
| Senior Transportation Connection | Transportation program | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Stem programming | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Annual fund & nunes | $5,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | History center program | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Supporting zoo programs | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | General support | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Theater Festival | Support the student matinee | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Oh | Cuyahoga centers operating | $5,000 |
| The LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland | General support | $5,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Supporting the scholarship | $5,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank | General support | $5,000 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | K-12 educational programs | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library | Reading programs | $5,000 |
| Beck Center for the Arts | Sensory friendly | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | Educational programs | $5,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | General support | $5,000 |
| University Circle Incorporated | Annual support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Friedmand
- Deborah B Friedmand
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS give?
$485,000 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Friedmand (Co-Trustee), Deborah B Friedmand (Co-Trustee) and PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Emma R Fox Char Trust Mut FDS fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.