Emerald Foundation

EIN 47-5106676 Β· OH Β· NTEE G99

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in OH, NY, MD +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Emerald Foundation based in OH paid 15 grants totaling $16.2K to 15 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $2K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION, GALAPAGOS CONSERVANCY, and DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$216,637
Giving (latest yr)
$16,154
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
15
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hydrocephalus Association$2,000
  • Galapagos Conservancy$1,549
  • Doctors Without Borders$1,500
  • Maple Leaf Community Residences Inc$1,500
  • Ronald Mcdonald House$1,057

Where grants went

  • Ohio$7,048 Β· 7 grants
  • New York$2,500 Β· 3 grants
  • Maryland$2,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Virginia$1,549 Β· 1 grant
  • Illinois$1,057 Β· 1 grant
  • Tennessee$1,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Hydrocephalus Association
Bethesda, MD
Charity
$2,000
Galapagos Conservancy
Fairfax, VA
Charity
$1,549
Maple Leaf Community Residences Inc
Chardon, OH
Charity
$1,500
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
Charity
$1,500
Ronald Mcdonald House
Chicago, IL
Charity
$1,057
National Museum of the Great Lakes
Toledo, OH
Charity
$1,030
Notes for Mother Inc
Westlake, OH
Charity
$1,000
Cleveland Metroparks
Cleveland, OH
Charity
$1,000
Connect to a Cause
Elyria, OH
Charity
$1,000
St Jude's Children Hospital
Memphis, TN
Chairty
$1,000
American Heart Association
Cleveland, OH
Charity
$1,000
Sanibel Capitva Conservation Foundation
Sanibel, FL
Charity
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Emerald Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Emerald Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 7 states.

In its most recent filing, Emerald Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $16.2K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $2K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION, GALAPAGOS CONSERVANCY, DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Emerald Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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