Elizabeth Ring Mather and William Gwinn Mather Fund
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-6519863 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded105
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$28.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEORGE R IRELAND PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 1375 E NINTH ST SUITE 900, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 2166964200 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION CAN BE MADE IN LETTER FORM AND INCLUDE DETAIL OF ORGANIZATION, FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AND REQUEST. REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE AN ANNUAL REPORT OR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE MONEY RECEIVED. |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 31 APRIL 30 JULY 31 OCTOBER 1 |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. NO LIMITATIONS TO GEOGRAPHICAL AREA; HOWEVER, GRANTS ARE GENERALLY MADE TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CLEVELAND, OHIO AREA, AND OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE TRUSTEES RESIDE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Circle Inc | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $125,000 |
| Astoria Park Conservancy | Jackson, WY | Unrestricted operating support | $50,000 |
| American Foreign Policy Council | Washington, DC | Unrestricted operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Sisters of Charity Health Systems | Cleveland, OH | 20K new van, 20K gen op exp | $40,000 |
| Kenyon College | Kenyon, OH | Kenyon fund | $35,000 |
| Bok Tower Gardens | Lake Wales, FL | Unrestricted operating support | $25,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Boston, MA | Support digital activities | $25,000 |
| Kenyon College | Kenyon, OH | Philander chase conservancy | $25,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | New London, CT | Vertical treatment room | $25,000 |
| Magnolia Clubhouse | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $25,000 |
| Mcclean Hospital | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted operating support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $25,000 |
| Tall Timbers Research Station | Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted operating support | $25,000 |
| May Dugan Center | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted operating support | $20,000 |
| Art Garage Denver | Denver, CO | Unrestricted operating support | $15,000 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | Kenyon review | $15,000 |
| Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | Unrestricted operating support | $15,000 |
| Starting Point | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Novelty, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Ireland family undergraduate researc | $10,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Law school annual fund | $10,000 |
| Charity Water | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Co2 Coalition | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Denver, CO | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Esplanade Association | Boston, MA | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Givewellorg | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Mt Vernon, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Head Start of Knox County | Mount Vernon, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Housing Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Interchurch Social Serv of Knox Co | Mount Vernon, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Kenyon College | Kenyon, OH | Brown family environ. center | $10,000 |
| Lakeview Cemetery Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Land Studio | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Safe project | $10,000 |
| Nature Center at Shaker Lakes | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Owl Creek Conservancy | Mount Vernon, OH | Unrestricted operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Preterm Cleveland Inc | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| The Bail Project Inc | Venice, CA | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| University School | Hunting Valley, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent Corp | Fishers Island, NY | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Winter Sanctuary | Mt Vernon, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $7,500 |
| Art Association of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Unrestricted operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Boston Althenaeum | Boston, MA | Unrestricted operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospi | Boston, MA | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | Lta tennis foundation | $5,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Peninsula, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Denver Botanical Gardens | Denver, CO | Unrestricted operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Denver Nature and Science Museum | Denver, CO | Unrestricted operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | Fishers Island, NY | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Grace Cathedral San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Graland Country Day School | Denver, CO | Unrestricted operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning | Dorset, VT | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | Fishers Island, NY | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 105 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,093,000 | 105 |
| 2023 | $879,200 | 93 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101925
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6519863
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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