The Thomas J Emery Memorial
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-0536711 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$33.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JENNIFER GEISHEIMER |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 PETE ROSE WAY SUITE 120, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5132412880 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
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
2% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $175,000 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | 2024 campaign | $110,000 |
| Mariemont Preservation Foundation | Mariemont, OH | Charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Central Clinic Behavioral Health | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Children's Home of Cincinnati Dba Best Point Education & Behavioral Health | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Springer School and Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| The Beechwood Home | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| The Mercantile Library | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Center for Addiction Treatment | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Retirement Services Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oki Partners Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Redwood School & Rehabilitation Center Inc Dba Easterseals Redwood | Fort Mitchell, KY | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Society of the Transfiguration | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Strategies to End Homelessness | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Dan Beard Council | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship | Milford, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Loveland, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Price Hill Will | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Home | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross -Cincinnati Chapter | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Camping and Education Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Choir University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Observatory | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Corporation for Findlay Market | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Joseph House Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Leadership Council for Nonprofits | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati Dba Queen City Book Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Nami Southwest Ohio | Loveland, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc Dba Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | Newport, KY | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ohio Justice & Policy Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Tender Mercies Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Apartment Association Outreach | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Best Point Education and Behavioral Health | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,590,000 | 67 |
| 2023 | $1,599,350 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542319349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-0536711
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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