American Society of Ephesus Inc
American Society of Ephesus Inc is a private foundation, based in Lima, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $434K.
American Society of Ephesus Inc at a glance
In short: American Society of Ephesus Inc gave $70K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,100
- -46.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,014
- -46.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,671,983
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who American Society of Ephesus Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sorelle Di Maria E Dell'Apostolo Gi ($20K). Together the top 7 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 38 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Society of Ephesus Inc gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 27% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2025) to $357K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sorelle Di Maria E Dell'Apostolo Gi | Grant for living expenses for nuns in Turkey | $20,000 |
| Robert Bondea | Grant for living expenses for priests at Mary's House | $20,000 |
| Lima Central Catholic HS Lima, OH | Annual Grant for funding for Organization | $10,000 |
| Artspace Lima Lima, OH | One-Time Grant for Hosting New Shrine Design Charrette | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Ephesus Jamaica, VT | Annual Grant to provide funding for maintenace | $4,000 |
| St Mary's of the Woods Russells Point, OH | Annual Grant for funding of Organization | $3,500 |
| Sidney Flower Shop Sidney, OH | Annual Grant | $2,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,671,983 | $457,890 | $166,363 | $70,100 | 7 | $70,100 | $434,210 | $254,991 |
| 2024 | $5,421,125 | $318,422 | $243,604 | $131,600 | 7 | $131,600 | $296,480 | $232,252 |
| 2023 | $4,701,348 | $294,737 | $226,994 | $113,500 | 9 | $113,500 | $266,650 | $207,477 |
| 2022 | $4,328,685 | $326,369 | $226,405 | $125,000 | 1 | $125,000 | $294,314 | $248,003 |
| 2021 | $5,356,543 | $295,940 | $444,659 | $356,600 | 14 | — | $265,486 | $239,561 |
| 2019 | $4,468,265 | $329,389 | $329,514 | $201,000 | 10 | — | $300,064 | $218,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Society of Ephesus Inc reported a distributable amount of $255K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Society of Ephesus Inc is led by George W Quatman II, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George W Quatman II
President
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David P. Quatman
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Brandon Quatman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Quatman
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Quatman-Calomeni
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wiechart
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Mooney-Ritchy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ritchy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Quatman
Treasurer & Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Damschroder
Secretary & Vice President
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Melinda Mooney (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas E. Mooney (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Workman (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Society of Ephesus Inc
How much does American Society of Ephesus Inc give each year?
American Society of Ephesus Inc gave $70K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $132K across 7 grants.
What is American Society of Ephesus Inc's typical grant size?
American Society of Ephesus Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,014, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Society of Ephesus Inc give grants?
American Society of Ephesus Inc's top state is Ohio, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Vermont (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lima, OH (2 grants).
Does American Society of Ephesus Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on American Society of Ephesus Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Society of Ephesus Inc's largest grantees?
American Society of Ephesus Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sorelle Di Maria E Dell'Apostolo Gi ($20,000), Robert Bondea ($20,000) and Lima Central Catholic HS ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Society of Ephesus Inc?
American Society of Ephesus Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $255K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is American Society of Ephesus Inc's EIN?
American Society of Ephesus Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6560998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 12, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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