Community Matters Cincinnati Inc
To build a thriving and more just community, Community Matters goes beyond the traditional nonprofit model by forming partnerships with our neighbors instead of viewing them only as clients to be provided a service. We believe our neighbors are experts in the needs and strengths of our community and should be the primary voice advocating for community needs and leading community initiatives.Alongside our neighbors, Community Matters currently focuses on four pillars of work: 1) Family Sustainability, all families have the resources to achieve their goals; 2) Education Pathways, adult learners have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills; 3) Community Leadership, residents spearhead community development and hold power in community institutions; and 4) Neighborhood Development, Lower Price Hill is an affordable and vibrant place to live.
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc at a glance
In short: Community Matters Cincinnati Inc gave $72K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,500
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,833
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $3,730,426
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Community Matters Cincinnati Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Maria Community ServicesJoe Williams Family Center ($35K). Together the top 3 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Community Matters Cincinnati Inc gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $28K (2020) to $262K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Community ServicesJoe Williams Family Center Cincinnati, OH | Special event co-share | $34,500 |
| Holy Family School Cincinnati, OH | Special event co-share | $22,000 |
| BLOC Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Special event co-share | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,730,426 | $1,834,492 | $1,825,169 | $71,500 | 3 | $21,885 |
| 2024 | $3,657,759 | $1,699,208 | $1,867,675 | $68,500 | 3 | $42,526 |
| 2023 | $3,821,100 | $1,284,874 | $1,759,102 | $62,500 | 3 | $2,254 |
| 2022 | $1,323,977 | $1,389,647 | $1,206,059 | $261,592 | 4 | $22,684 |
| 2021 | $1,201,804 | $1,142,107 | $856,436 | $75,581 | 3 | $27,544 |
| 2020 | $958,104 | $650,489 | $704,026 | $28,214 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $985,572 | $655,842 | $679,724 | $32,166 | 1 | — |
About Community Matters Cincinnati Inc
Based on IRS filings
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc is led by Mary Delaney, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Delaney
Executive Director
CEO & President → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $98K (2025)
Jai'La Nored
Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisha Davis
Trustee
Trustee - Joined → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$860 (2021) → $800 (2025)
Brian Borcherding
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fishwick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Daffin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rossana Stettler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Harrison
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Basette Smith II
Trustee
Trustee - Started → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Behle
Trustee
Trustee - Started → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ebony Butts
Trustee
Trustee - Started → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Eskridge
CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $80K (2025)
Doug Cushman
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Good
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Strange
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Scott Priestle (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Aisha Jordan - Exit (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Young - Exit (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cory Bultema (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kevin Mullen (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Washburn (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Reba Hennessey (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jamar Brantley (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tameca Ballard (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Debbie Valdez (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Wellinghoff (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Julia Bean (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Walters (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nycie White (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Meyer (2019–2021) — Trustee-Exit
- Former: Aaron Head (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Amy Randolph (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Mesfin Gelete (2019) — Trustee - Left
- Former: Nathan Knipper (2019) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $98K, to Mary Delaney (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Matters Cincinnati Inc
How much does Community Matters Cincinnati Inc give each year?
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc gave $72K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $69K across 3 grants.
What is Community Matters Cincinnati Inc's typical grant size?
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,000, and its average grant was $23,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Matters Cincinnati Inc give grants?
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Community Matters Cincinnati Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Community Matters Cincinnati Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Special event co-share" (3 grants).
How large is Community Matters Cincinnati Inc?
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Community Matters Cincinnati Inc?
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Community Matters Cincinnati Inc's EIN?
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1191643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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