Private foundation · EIN 87-3807534 · Brooklyn, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ehh Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $460K total, median $25K. 94% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$460K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OH
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ideastream Public MediaCleveland, OHGeneral operating$50K
The Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OHGeneral operating$40K
Cleveland MetroparksCleveland, OHGeneral operating$40K
Animal Protective LeagueCleveland, OHGeneral operating$35K
Lake View Cemetery FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral operating$35K
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and MuseumCleveland, OHGeneral operating$27K
Lakeside Chautauqua FoundationLakeside, OHGeneral operating$25K
University of DaytonDayton, OHGeneral operating$25K
Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHGeneral operating$25K
Lake Humane SocietyMentor, OHGeneral operating$25K
Ohio City IncorporatedCleveland, OHGeneral operating$25K
Cleveland Public LibraryCleveland, OHGeneral operating$25K
Playhouse SquareCleveland, OHGeneral operating$18K
The City MissionCleveland, OHGeneral operating$15K
Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OHGeneral operating$15K
Cleveland Sight CenterCleveland, OHGeneral operating$15K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating$10K
Waterloo Arts DistrictCleveland, OHGeneral operating$10K

By state: Ohio 17 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Ehh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio, administered in care of Elizabeth McBride, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ehh Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ehh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $460K across 18 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ehh Foundation give?

Ohio (17 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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