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The Emba Foundation Incorporated

Preselected recipients only Lexington, Virginia · EIN 541458064

The Emba Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation in Lexington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,057 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,013 and the largest $4,562. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $9,993 the year before.

40% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$9,9939$173,478
2024$10,0577$208,871

How to apply

The Emba Foundation Incorporated 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Emba Foundation Incorporated funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Curva First Baptist ChurchSupport of church$4,562
Paraoir Bible Baptist ChurchSupport of youth pastor$2,261
Sarrat Bible Baptist ChurchSupport of youth pastor$1,222
IndividualCollege tuition and fees$1,013
IndividualSupport of elderly church member$594
Joel Paraguaclearing coconut trees$205
Bethel Baptist Church BannaSupport of church and kindergarten$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Emba Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Emba Foundation Incorporated give?

$10,057 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,013.

Who runs The Emba Foundation Incorporated?

Its 2024 filing lists Gloria Smitka (Director President), Michael Smitka (Treasurer Director), Joshua Amayun (Director Secretary) and Milton Amayun (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The Emba Foundation Incorporated fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and youth programs.

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