Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey is a private foundation based in Mansfield, Ohio. It made 18 grants totaling $75,250 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations that include community, arts, education, human-services, and environmental organizations.
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey at a glance
In short: Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey gave $75K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,250
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,181
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $169,053
- +71.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 620 Woodland Road, Mansfield, OH 44906-3458
Phone: (419) 756-3356
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Richland County ($15K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The listed recipients were primarily in Mansfield, with one listed recipient in Columbus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $79K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Richland County Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Taking Root Farms Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mansfield Playhouse Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Richland Academy of the Arts Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friendly House Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Richland County Foundation Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| First Congregational Church Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Buckeye Imagination Museum Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ohio Bird Sanctuary Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $169,053 | $129,666 | $77,466 | $75,250 | 18 | $75,250 | $129,666 | $69,354 |
| 2024 | $98,553 | $71,510 | $75,088 | $71,850 | 18 | $71,850 | $71,510 | $63,816 |
| 2023 | $96,429 | $84,323 | $82,550 | $79,250 | 19 | $79,250 | $84,323 | $57,628 |
| 2022 | $95,931 | $70,529 | $78,125 | $76,650 | 22 | $76,650 | $70,529 | $56,221 |
| 2021 | $102,252 | $70,887 | $65,950 | $64,700 | 15 | $64,700 | $70,887 | $59,833 |
| 2020 | $98,044 | $32,958 | $57,050 | $55,600 | 17 | — | $32,958 | $45,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, United Way of Richland County describes its mission as raising funds for other exempt organizations, while Taking Root Farms says it provides a farm-based day habilitation program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in the arts, education, and conservation. Richland Academy of the Arts says it fosters creative potential through artistic expression; Buckeye Imagination Museum says it creates learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities for children and families; and Ohio Bird Sanctuary says it cares for injured and displaced wildlife and promotes conservation through education and stewardship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $75,250. Grants ranged from $650 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest awards included $15,000 to United Way of Richland County, $10,000 to Taking Root Farms, and $10,000 to Mansfield Playhouse. Other grants included $5,000 each to Richland Academy of the Arts, Friendly House, and Richland County Foundation; $3,500 to First Congregational Church; and $3,000 each to Buckeye Imagination Museum, Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Ohio State University, Richland County Children’s Auxiliary, and Grace Episcopal Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edith B Humphrey was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey is led by Edith B. Humphrey, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edith B. Humphrey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey
How much does Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey give each year?
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey gave $75K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 18 grants.
What is Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey's typical grant size?
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,181, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey that year got $10K on average.
Where does Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey give grants?
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mansfield, OH (17 grants).
Does Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey's largest grantees?
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Richland County ($15,000), Taking Root Farms ($10,000) and Mansfield Playhouse ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey?
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey reported $169K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey's EIN?
Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1582254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Edith B & Joseph E Humphrey funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edith-b-and-joseph-e-humphrey-morg_960b458fc4294fbb90cd0e3f001f21e3
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