Emma R Fox Charitable Trust National City Bank
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 34-6511198 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$485K
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
97% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | General purposes | $99,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund and operations | $15,000 |
| Mandel Jewish Communty Center | Beachwood, OH | Jewish film fest | $15,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Ongoing support | $11,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Association | Pepper Pike, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Society for the Blind | Celeveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens | Akron, OH | Manor house electrical | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Hillel Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Summer interships | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Hunger relief initiatives | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Progress Inc | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | Food as medicine program | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Bellefaire Jewish Childrens Bureau | Cleveland, OH | Social advocate for youth | $7,000 |
| Ohioguidestone | Cleveland, OH | General support | $7,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Facing Hisory and Ourselves | Cleveland Heights, OH | Ne onio school network | $5,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Beachwood, OH | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Gathering Place | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Senior Transportation Connection | Cleveland, OH | Transportation program | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | STEM programming | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund & nunes | $5,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | History center program | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | Supporting zoo programs | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Theater Festival | Cleveland, OH | Support the student matinee | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Oh | Columbus, OH | Cuyahoga centers operating | $5,000 |
| The Lgbt Center of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Shaker Heights, OH | Supporting the scholarship | $5,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Cleveland, OH | K-12 educational programs | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library | Parma, OH | Reading programs | $5,000 |
| Beck Center for the Arts | Lakewood, OH | Sensory friendly | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | Cleveland, OH | Educational programs | $5,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| University Circle Incorporated | Cleveland, OH | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Inmotion | Warrensville Hits, OH | Pilates programming | $5,000 |
| Birthing Beautiful Communities | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Nepa | Scranton, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio | Parma, OH | Residency project | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Botanical Garden | Cleveland, OH | Environmental education | $3,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Jacket philanthropy program | $3,000 |
| Jennings Center for Older Adults | Garfield Heights, OH | Gateway to culture program | $3,000 |
| Domestic Violence and Children Advocate Center | Cleveland, OH | Journey center | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Cleveland School of Arts | Cleveland, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Critical shelter & services | $3,000 |
| Rainey Institute | Cleveland, OH | Dance academy | $3,000 |
| Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center | Cleveland, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Akron Marathon | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Chamberfest Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Rose Centers for Aging Well LLC | Cleveland, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Well Community Development | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Grace House Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $485,000 | 71 |
| 2024 | $469,000 | 83 |
| 2023 | $456,000 | 86 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349103955
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6511198
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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